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Helga Case Study

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Helga decided to go on the trip with her 18year-old daughter Clara, which was a partial relieve for the family worries. At least Helga would not be traveling alone and Clara was dependable. Helga and the sponsor in New York agreed to a contract stipulating that if Helga and Clara successfully reached their destination in time, they would receive $10,000 enough to save the farm and be wealthy. Signing the contract, Helga agreed not to beg along the way but to work for food, lodging, and clothing. It is unclear who the sponsoring party was, but Helga several times spoke of a connection made through the help of an East Coast acquaintance. They started the journey carrying a compass, a revolver, a map, a pepper gun, a knife, a notebook and

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