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If one has one cow, it is always better not to be too familiar with those who have seven.

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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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Cows
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Seven
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