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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
Author
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Berri
South Australia
Australia
Never
Wanting
Save
Courage
Girl
Means
Find
Learns
Mean
Rescue
Even
Expecting

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