the door open and looked up into the face of her youngest son. Breakfast was just about ready and, oh, it smelled so good to Andy.
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"Andy!" exclaimed Lizzie. "Is that you?"
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She gave him a tight hug.
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Jake came from the washroom where he was cleaning up from morning chores.
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"Hello, Dad," Andy said hesitantly, not knowing how he would be received.
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"Welcome home, Andy!" Jake exclaimed as he gave him a bear hug. "Sit down. Breakfast is soon ready. We always set a plate for you in case. . . ."
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Jake had to stop. His eyes were watery, and he swallowed hard before he said, "You're so thin. Didn't you get enough to eat?"
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"I had food, but it wasn't as good as what I smell now.
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"You're englisch!" Lizzie remarked.
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"Only because my other clothes were stolen or didn't fit anymore."
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"We'll make others, the girls and I, won't we?" she said, looking at Esther and Fannie, who stood speechless at the change in their brother's appearance.
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Johnny came over to help Jake with the day's work.
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Jake met him at the door. "Thanks for your help this fall, Johnny, but I don't need you anymore. Andy's home!"
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"Oh, that's good! Now let me tell him about Shep," Johnny begged.
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"Andy, I'm glad you're home," Johnny said warmly
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