The Weber Literary Journal re-reading it he began, with earnestness, the task of answering. The answer advanced thus: "Ogden, Utah, May 15, 1922. "Dear Eva: "Just a note to be delivered by return mail, in answer to your most interesting and welcome letter. I appreciate your invitation to spend those few days between spring and summer quarter, at your home on the farm, more than I can possibly tell. Especially when I know I will have the privilege of being in your company at least some of the time. "School doesn't seem the same since you left to go home to care for your invalid brother. By the way, I can't get over admiring your plucky unselfishness. "If dad did not insist upon my going to school the year around I think you would find me a regular visitor at the farm this summer, but anyway I hope to get down every once in a while and still keep from flunking in all my subjects. "There is no need writing much tonight for I will see you soon and tell you all then. Thanking you again for your invitation, I remain, Yours sincerely, Ben. "P. S. Forgot to tell you that I accepted your invitation but I suppose you understood that. "P. P. S. Please take good care of yourself so we can have a great time. Ben." This being completed, he read it again and again, changing the wording here and there and adding a comma, a period or a capital letter. With an air of satisfaction he laid it down on a stack of books and proceeded to answer the other letter. "Ogden, Utah, May 15, 1922. "Dear Pal Bob: "It's almost morning now but my lessons are done at last. Received your jolly old letter today and, as usual, was glad to hear from you, so glad that I'm answering it right away. 30 The Weber Literary Journal "I was pleased to hear your work is coming so well, also that you will have enough cash saved up to join me next quarter. I mean join me, for I've finally persuaded dad that I must stay in school this summer if I'm going to make it in three years. "You asked me how the old school is. Well, she is just as good as ever, but Doc. Porter and some more of those old maids are getting more strict every day. I'm getting along pretty well, though. I pulled down an A in chemistry this month. Talk about study, man! I haven't even been to a show for ages. "Any pretty girls here? No. That is, Bob, I haven't any time to be chasing 'females.' You know I'm still the woman hater that I used to be, and I think a guy who falls all over himself to spend all the money he has, and some besides, needs his head remodeled. I hope you are the same as I am (you say in your letter you are) and we'll have a good time by 'ourselves.' "Say, Bob, if I'm not here when you come to the room don't be alarmed but make yourself right at home. I've got to take a short trip into the hills near here to look for some specimens for geology. I'll be back anyway for school the Monday the quarter opens. "It's late so I will ring off for this time. Yours, Ben." This was improved upon some and then two envelopes were brought forth, a letter placed in each. The address of a girl he wrote on one, and the address of a boy on the other. Both were sealed and stamped, and Ben retired. The train rumbled slowly along as it neared the small country station of X. Near the door of one of the cars sat a young man who was apparently making ready to take his leave at the next stop. He brushed an imaginary speck from his coat and gathered up his suitcase and belongings as the train stopped with a jerk. He dismounted and looked 31