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A girl expecting rescue never learns to save herself. Even with the means, she will find her courage wanting.

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Kate Morton
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: July 19
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South Australia
Australia
Rescue
Mean
Expecting
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Wanting
Never
Save
Courage
Girl
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Find

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