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"Youand what you expect

to do?"

"Yes, that's what I came to tell you," he replied, frankly "I want you

to help me a little I'm from Illinois and o back to my home ton and out, you know

Besides, the winters are cold there The doctor advises assed, and got the 'flu'

afterward But I know I'll be all right if I'm careful Well, I've

always had a leaning toward agriculture, and I want to go to Kansas

Southern Kansas I want to travel around till I find a place I like, and

there I'll get a job Not too hard a job at first--that's why I'll need

a little money I knohat to do I want to lose et the--the war I'll not be afraid of work,

presently Now, Miss Burch, you've been so kind--I' to ask you

to lend me a little money I'll pay it back I can't promise just when

But some day Will you?"

"Assuredly I will," she replied, heartily "I'm happy to have the

opportunity to help you How much will you need for immediate use? Five