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She told me if I clean all the ashes out of the grate, then I’ll be able to help my sisters get ready for the bal.” “It’s Christmas, Dashiel. Can’t you give that atitude a rest?” “Merry Christmas, Dad. And thanks for the presents.” “What presents?” “I’m sorry—those were all from Mom, weren’t they?

Rachel Cohn

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Rachel Cohn
Age: 55
Born: 1968
Born: December 14
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Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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Silver Spring
Maryland
Told
Weren
Ready
Christmas
Help
Thanks
Helping
Dad
Grate
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Mom
Merry
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Clean
Sisters
Rest
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