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the face of victory often resembles the face of defeat.
Jane Bowles
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Jane Bowles
Age: 56 †
Born: 1917
Born: February 22
Died: 1973
Died: May 4
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Jane Auer
Jane Sydney Auer
Jane Auer Bowles
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