A Long Hike<br>Martha was in the middle of an extremely long hike. She was super tired and getting ready to give up. At this point she was so far in that turning back was useless. She forced herself to trudge through her laziness. When she did finish the hike, she felt thrilled and proud of herself.
Martha felt good about herself at the end.
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If we have allies in the Balkans we have allies, NATO, ready, willing and able to go and carry a big part of the burden. In Africa we did not. Now, we have tried -- our countries tried to create an Africa crisis response team there, and we've met some resistance.
NATO is ready to carry a big part of the burden
A: Yes

I was there last week .<br>And they were so interested .<br>Two days ago Miss Patty wrote me a note asking me to call ; and then she asked if I would take her gift to you .<br>What would you wish most from Patty 's Place , Anne ? ''<br>`` You ca n't mean that Miss Patty has sent me her china dogs ? ''<br>`` Go up head .<br>They 're in my trunk this very moment .<br>And I 've a letter for you .<br>Wait a moment and I 'll get it . ''<br>`` Dear Miss Shirley , '' Miss Patty had written , `` Maria and I were very much interested in hearing of your approaching nuptials .<br>We send you our best wishes .
approaching nuptials means someone is soon to be married.
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