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A refugee is as helpless as a new born child - but not so appealing! Besides, a new born child has no memories!

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Phyllis Bottome
Age: 81 †
Born: 1882
Born: May 31
Died: 1963
Died: August 22
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Phyllis Forbes Dennis
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