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She kissed her way into society. I don't like her. But don't misunderstand me: my dislike is purely platonic.
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
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Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Age: 64 †
Born: 1853
Born: January 1
Died: 1917
Died: July 2
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