'The Return of a Private' by Hamlin Garland — VOA Learning English
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Our story today is called, "The Return of a Private. " It was written by Hamlin Garland. Here is Harry Monroe with our story.
The soldiers cheered as the train crossed the border into the state of Wisconsin. It had been a long trip from the south back to their homes in the north.
One of the men had a large red scar across his forehead. Another had an injured leg that made it painful for him to walk. The third had unnaturally large and bright eyes because he had been sick with malaria.
The three soldiers spread their blankets on the train seats and tried to sleep. It was a cold evening even though it was summertime.
Private Smith, the soldier with the fever, shivered in the night air.
His joy in…
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