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I held on to my better nature by my fingernails but I held on.

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Charlaine Harris
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: November 25
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Charlaine Harris Schulz
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Eric was incensed, to use a good entry from my word of the day Calender. In fact his eyes were almost throwing sparks he was so angry. This woman has been mine, and she will be mine he said in tones so definite I thought about checking my rear end for a brand.
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