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In the Days of Poor Richard

BOOK ONE
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I am an English girl, but please do not hate me for that.
I want to do what is right and I shall never let any one say a word against Americans without taking their part." "That's good," the boy answered.

"I'd love to go to London." "Well, why don't you ?" "It's a long way off." "Do you like good-looking girls ?" "I'd rather look at them than eat." "Well, there are many in London." "One is enough," said Jack.
"I'd love to show them a real hero." "Don't call me that.

If you would just call me Jack Irons I'd like it better.

But first you'll want to know how I behave.

I am not a fighter." "I am sure that your character is as good as your face." "Gosh! I hope it ain't quite so dark colored," said Jack.
"I knew all about you when you took my hand and helped me on the pony--or nearly all.


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