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Caroline, do you value your neck? Yes, I'm rather fond of it. Why? Because if you don't shut up, I'm going to wring it.

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Julia Quinn
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 12
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Evergreen State
Julie Cotler
Julie Pottinger
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Neck
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