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STUDENT LIFE
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the plant. Of course, Albert had to know of Elsie’s good fortune, and when he passed by, the second or third day after Lillian’s arrival, they just had to be introduced.


He stole to the back of her chair and placed a warm hand on her shoulder.
“Don’t cry, Els.” he said softly.

“You know, Lil, Albert has been so concerned about my welfare that I am inclined to believe he himself had Old Tom transferred to make room for you.” How sardonic that statement of hers was in view of present reverses.

Lillian laughed sweetly and said something very nice. Anyway. Albert must have thought it

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