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It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness it is the affection in a kiss that sanctifies it.
Christian Nestell Bovee
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Christian Nestell Bovee
Age: 83 †
Born: 1820
Born: February 22
Died: 1904
Died: January 18
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New York City
New York
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C. N. Bovee
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