By O. Henry
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(Part 2)
The Justice of the Peace turned to look at her.
"Judge," said Annie, "don't give him that paper yet. It's not all settled, not at all. I’ve got to have my rights first. I need to have my alimony, my financial support. A man can’t divorce his wife without leaving her any money. I'm planning to go to my brother Ed's house, up on Hogback Mountain. I'd like to have a pair of shoes and some other things. If Randy has money enough to get a divorce, let him pay me ...