diff --git a/01_hello/hello.py b/01_hello/hello.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+# Purpose: Say hello
+
+import argparse                                             
+ 
+parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Say hello')   
+parser.add_argument('-n', '--name', metavar='name',
+                    default='World', help='Name to greet')           
+args = parser.parse_args()
+
+print('Hello, ' + args.name + '!')