Frontier Illustrated March 1883 | Page 8

expanse of land and soil and hope crops will sell fast here.

E: Do you think you'll have great success here in Texas and get that better life you wanted?

W: Considering the large amount of fertile land, I think I have a good chance at getting that better life I wanted for me and my family.

E: Thank you, Mr. Blake, for giving us so much insight into the sharecropper's way of life and we give you our best wishes for your family.

W: And I thank you. It's been a pleasure meeting you, Miss Ceballos.

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