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Machismo makes no provision for preparing lunch, doing the laundry, or minding the baby.

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Provision
Preparing
Lunch
Baby
Makes
Machismo
Minding
Laundry

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