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Hatred of the mother is familiar, but the mother's hatred still comes as a surprise.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Mother
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Still
Familiar
Surprise
Hatred

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