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u Did you hear the conversation between the two men who 

 sat behind us in the cars? Your eyes were closed at the 

 time ; perhaps you were sleeping." 



" No, I was only dozing and heard every word. I have 

 several times thought of what they said, and wondered why 

 no one tried to supply their wants. I am almost tempted 

 to do something of the kind myself; but I suppose we have 

 not land enough." 



"O Robert! do try it. We have a three-acre field. Is 

 that not enough to experiment upon ? Do try, please, for six 

 months. Send word to Farwell & Co. that you have decided 

 to give up your place ; doubtless you can command another 

 in the fall. It is of no consequence if we do not make any- 

 thing by the operation. If we pay our way it will be enough. 

 "We can sell out in October, and 'return to the city with your 

 health established for life." 



" The idea, Harriet ! The idea of our turning ' sass- 

 farmers.' What could you do a woman, or I a book- 

 keeper ? " . 



" Do? Why, you can do anything, if you only try. The 

 doctor said a man of your talents would prosper anywhere. 

 As for me, I could help in many ways besides keeping the 

 house, picking peas, washing lettuce, or other light work." 



" What a woman you are, Harriejb ! With such a wife, a 

 man would succeed in anything. I shall, I am sure. By 



