oks. There were three hardtacks left, and the pupwas persuaded to get more water. The littleFederal didnt seem interested. He said, Youlleat em all, Johnny; and I asked, Why? Well, he said, I cant. Besides Im going topeter out pretty soon and they wont do me anygood. Somehow it seemed, then, that… … // you get a chance Id be glad if youd drop a Innto my people; let em know how -it was least because he wanted to, was idiotic enough;but he was that polite he didnt say so. Shucks, he said, I shant make any fuss. Im going easy. If you get a chance Id be glad if youd drop a line to my people; let…
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