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There is only one path which leads to the house of forgiveness - that of understanding.

Myrtle Reed

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Myrtle Reed
Age: 36 †
Born: 1874
Born: September 27
Died: 1911
Died: August 17
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Olive Green
Myrtle Reed MacCollough
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Forgiveness
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Understanding

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