Dear Mary, 

My younger sister just told us she’s been accepted to her first choice university. Lee is very intelligent. She will be the first person in our family to go to college. I got good grades in high school, too, but when I graduated I went into the family business _________ going to college. I enjoy my new career, I’m sure that I’ve learned a lot of new things. 

With love, Lincon

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