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I like fish, chirruped Tunstell. Really, Mr. Tunstell? What is your preferred breed? Well--Tunstell hesitated--you know, the um, ones that--he made a swooping motion with both hands--uh, swim.
Gail Carriger
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Gail Carriger
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: May 4
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