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 "Urbanana" probably an echo of his favorite morning announcement at our back door.

Champaign, Illinois. Oct. 18 - 1916

Mr. Thomas Arkle Clark


 * University of Illinois


 * Urbanana, Illinois

My dear Mr. Clarke

I droped you this few lines to let you know that Mr. Devine paid me today so I have get my money from him. I am thank you very much, and I remain your very sincery freind Sam

I held the letter in my hand a long time, thinking. I do business mostly with cultivated, educated people; I wish they were all as thoughtful and courteous as this Italian fruit vender.

October