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 "I loaded up again, and hung my umbrella to my little finger, and went down the waiting-room; it is at least two miles and a half long,—I know, because my arms were positively groaning when I reached the door at the end, and my knees felt shaky. I asked a man where the cabstand was, and he pointed to a little sentry box with a window in it. I went and stood in line, and when I saw that the other people were handing out their checks to the heavy man inside, I thought I might as well attend to mine at the same time; so when my turn at the window came, I handed him the check and gave the address and paid for having my trunk taken out; and then asked what he would charge me for a cab out there. Father says I must always make my bargains beforehand, so as not to have any trouble.

One dollar,' he said, 'anywhere in town.'

All right. I want to go to 1944 Iuka Avenue.'

Where?' he said.

1944 Iuka Avenue.'

You've got the number wrong, lady," he said, and looked as if I had done it on purpose.

No,' I said, 'that is the right number.'

It couldn't be, lady,' and he leaned around