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Woman's Story - More Children - Carry Water
It no longer seems worth your while to stay on your farm. The weather is so dry that no crops will grow, except for a few vegetables which you must water daily. If you went to the city you and your family could be reunited with your husband, and probably you could sell your handmade items for more money there. Still, if you give up the lease on your land it will be almost impossible to ever lease land again.
You must decide whether to leave your land and go to the city or to stay on your land until it once again is possible to farm.
If you decide to go to the city, continue your story here.
If you decide to stay on the farm, continue your story here.