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Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924

"Michael O'Halloran"

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"Malcolm, the fish 'belong to God,'" said James, turning to his brother.
"We may play with them, but we mustn't take them out of the water and hurt
them."
"Well, who's going to take them out of the water?" cried Malcolm. "I'm
just going to scoot one over into father's pool to start him. Will you
give him one too?" "Yes," said James Jr.
"The next money I earn, I shall send to the war; but the first time I rake
the lawn, and clean the rugs, I'll give what I earn to father, so he will
have more time to play with us. Father is the biggest man in this city!"
"It may take a few days to get a new regime started," said father, "I've
lived only for work so long; but as soon as it's possible, my day will be
so arranged that some part of it shall be yours, boys, to show me what you
are doing. I think one day can be given wholly to going to the country."
With an ecstatic whoop they rushed James Minturn, whose wide aching arms
opened to them.

CHAPTER X

_The Wheel of Life_

"What are your plans for this summer, Leslie?" asked Mr.


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