Gustaf Goes to America
Gustaf Goes to America Gustaf Goes to America CHAPTER 1 Tales of America "Tell me some more about America," I begged my Uncle Lars. "It's the land of plenty, Gustaf," he said. "Is that why you have so much money to spend?" I asked, jokingly. Uncle Lars had brought us all presents when he came to visit our village. He had arrived two weeks ago, and since that time all he talked about was America. I couldn't get enough of his tales. Now he was going back, working on a cargo ship carrying a
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Gustaf Goes to America
Gustaf Goes to America
CHAPTER 1 Tales of America
"Tell me some more about America," I begged my Uncle Lars.
"It's the land of plenty, Gustaf," he said.
"Is that why you have so much money to spend?" I asked, jokingly.Uncle Lars had brought us all presents when he came to visit our village.He had arrived two weeks ago, and since that time all he talked about was America.I couldn't get enough of his tales.Now he was going back, working on a cargo ship carrying a load of iron to New York.I was waiting at the station with him, eager for every last scrap of information.
"There's money to be made, that's for sure," he said."They're giving away good land, too.You just need to agree to work it for five years."
"I'm a hard worker, Uncle. Take me with you, and I'll get myself a farm."
"I'm sorry, Gustaf, but you are too valuable to your family here," he said.I could tell he felt sorry about it.He knew I did not like working for Farmer Muller.
