I will answer this myself . A little sick girl wants a book , and she shall have it , but I ca n't write sequels to all the rest to please her . I should never come to an end if I tried to suit these voracious little Oliver Twists , clamouring for more . What next , Robin ? ' ` This is short and sweet . ` DEAR MRS BHAER , I am now going to give you my opinion of your works . I have read them all many times , and call them first-rate . Please go ahead . ` Your admirer , ` BILLY BABCOCK ' ` Now that is what I like . Billy is a man of sense and a critic worth having , since he had read my works many times before expressing his opinion . He asks for no answer , so send my thanks and regards . ' ` Here 's a lady in England with seven girls , and she wishes to know your views upon education . Also what careers they shall follow the oldest being twelve . Do n't wonder she 's worried , ' laughed Rob . ` I 'll try to answer it . But as I have no girls , my opinion is n't worth much and will probably shock her , as I shall tell her to let them run and play and build up good , stout bodies before she talks about careers . They will soon show what they want , if they are let alone , and not all run in the same mould . ' ` Here 's a fellow who wants to know what sort of a girl he shall marry , and if you know of any like those in your stories . ' ` Give him Nan 's address , and see what he 'll get , ' proposed Ted , privately resolving to do it himself if possible . ` This is from a lady who wants you to adopt her child and lend her money to study art abroad for a few years .
Better take it , and try your hand at a XXXXX , mother . '
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