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Burton Jay Smith and Willametta Turnepseed letters, June-July, 1943
1943-06-27 Page 16
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So I said "No, I'm not, but I already have a love of my own." The boy rolled over on his stomach, obviously relieved, yet disappointed that there'd be no money. I think I'll toss him a fifty-cent peice just for the fun of it when I leave. And, looking in on myself, I added, "She's far, far away from here, and yet right here," I patted the grass beside me. He looked puzzled and said "I don't see her." To which I said, "but she's there and here, too, I added." touching my heart, "all at the same time? I don't get it." "You'd have to be in 14
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So I said "No, I'm not, but I already have a love of my own." The boy rolled over on his stomach, obviously relieved, yet disappointed that there'd be no money. I think I'll toss him a fifty-cent peice just for the fun of it when I leave. And, looking in on myself, I added, "She's far, far away from here, and yet right here," I patted the grass beside me. He looked puzzled and said "I don't see her." To which I said, "but she's there and here, too, I added." touching my heart, "all at the same time? I don't get it." "You'd have to be in 14
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