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So they left the subject and played croquet, which is a very good game for people who are annoyed with one another, giving many opportunities for venting rancor.

Rose Macaulay

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Rose Macaulay
Age: 77 †
Born: 1881
Born: April 1
Died: 1958
Died: October 30
Author
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Rugby
Warwickshire
Emilie Rose Macaulay
Dame Emilie Rose Macaulay
Left
Opportunities
Another
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Many
Played
Giving
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Good
Game
Croquet
People
Sports
Venting
Games
Rancor
Opportunity
Annoyed

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