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Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924

"Michael O'Halloran"

Then if I could get word to you, and you could get Lily here,
possibly--just possibly he would listen to you and look at her--of course
I can't say surely he would--but I think he would!"
"Why of course he would!" triumphed Mickey. "Of course he would! He'd be
tickled to pieces! He'd just love to! Any man would! Why a white little
flowersy-girl who can't walk----!"
"If you could reach him, I really think he would," said the nurse
positively.
"Well just you gimme a hint that he's here, and see if I don't get to
him," said Mickey.
"Is there any place I'd be certain to find you quickly, if a chance should
come?" she asked. "One never can tell. He might not be here in years, but
he might be called, and come, to-morrow."
"Why yes!" cried Mickey. "Why of course! Why the telephone! Call me where
I work!"
"But I thought you were a 'newsy!'" said the nurse.
"Well I was," explained Mickey lifting his head, "but I've give up the
papers. I've graduated. I'm going to sell out tomorrow. I'm going to work
permanent for Mr.


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