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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
Author
Journalist
Ribbons
Fervid
Permanent
Affirming
Yearly
Daughter
Flutter
Revolution
Vigilant
Orchids
Revolutions
Assemble
Conservatism
Veto
Daughters
Resolutions
Resolution
Tremble
Firm

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