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Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950

"A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy"

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"I've only a word of advice about it. If those Chicago men sell any more
of your land make them take the notes and you take the money. Where is
Annabel?"
"Teaching the school at Hopedale."
"We're going up to Chicago to see the Kelsos," said Samson.
"Glad you are. Some rich feller up there by the name of Davis has fallen
in love with Bim an' he don't give her any peace. He left here last night
goin' north. Owns a lot o' land in Tazewell County an' wears a diamond in
his shirt as big as your thumb nail. Bim has been teaching school in
Chicago this winter. It must be a wonderful place. Every one has loads
of money. The stores an' houses are as thick as the hair on a dog's
back-some of 'em as big as all outdoors."

She added in a moment as she stirred her pudding: "Something ought to be
done for Bim to get her free."
"We're going to see about that," Samson assured her.
"Harry had better look out," said Mrs. Brimstead.
"Abe is going to get a divorce for her an' I guess from now on the grass
won't have a chance to grow under Harry's feet.


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