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"That--that was only passing the compliet started proper Do you think I' of a liirl know about the things a father has to put up hen he

goes to sea and earnsto work for ood

position in the

friends Oh, I am so homesick!" Her self-reliance departed suddenly She

choked She tucked her head into the hook of her ar suddenly "Please don't, Polly!"

She looked up and sive way to it, popsy dear I don't intend to do anything to irl I airl But it

breaksyou," he sta

around you I ain't doubting you, Polly But you 'ain't got no mother

I was afraid I know I've been a fool about it But I was afraid!" Tears

sprinkled his bronzed cheeks "I haven't beenand earn ht I'd take you away

till-till I could sort of plan on so visibly