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Ribbons a-flutter and orchids a-tremble, Yearly the vigilant Daughters assemble, Affirming in fervid and firm resolutions Their permanent veto on all revolutions.

Marya Mannes

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Marya Mannes
Age: 85 †
Born: 1904
Born: November 14
Died: 1990
Died: September 13
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Journalist
Resolution
Resolutions
Firm
Tremble
Permanent
Ribbons
Fervid
Daughter
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Yearly
Revolution
Vigilant
Flutter
Revolutions
Orchids
Conservatism
Assemble
Daughters
Veto

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