As literacy grew during the Industrial Revolution, more people were writing letters, and those who could afford the best often looked to Waterman.

She said she was blown away by Brody’s generosity. “For him to one, put the effort into creating the pens, but then turning around and giving away $500 is a lot for a kid,” she said.

She said she was blown away by Brody’s generosity. “For him to one, put the effort into creating the pens, but then turning around and giving away $500 is a lot for a kid,” she said.

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