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Oh, yes, of course I like music, too. Very much. It's so pleasant of an evening, especially when made by your friends at home. I often say I like it better than cards. Though I must say I do like a good game of bridge.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

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Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Age: 79 †
Born: 1879
Born: February 17
Died: 1958
Died: November 9
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