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“Els-s-s-inore Martinelli,” she said to the young h a tin box full of red cards, pulled one out

“Martinelli Registered arrival in the state on April 26, 1935 Two children One woman No husband”

Elsa nodded “We’ve been here alht months”

“Two pounds of beans, four cans of milk, a loaf of bread Next” He stamped the card “Come back in teeks”

“That’s supposed to last us teeks?” she said

The young man looked up “You see how many people need help?” he said “We’re overwhelh money The Salvation Army has a soup kitchen on Seventh”

Elsa picked up her box of commodities and settled it uncoh, she stepped back out into the rain

“Join us, raise your voices Workers of the valley unite!”

Elsa looked over at the , dark-colored duster and a hood Rain slashed at him

He raised a fist for emphasis “Unite! Don’t let the”

Elsa sa people moved away fro seen with a Communist

A police car rolled up, lights flashing Two officers got out and grabbed thehim

“You see this?” the Co me away for my ideas”

The cops shoved him into the squad car and drove away