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But against love, the case was solid. Easily argued. And you could, indeed, hold it in your hand.

Sarah Dessen

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Sarah Dessen
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 6
Novelist
Writer
Evanston
Illinois
Cases
Hand
Hands
Argued
Love
Solid
Easily
Indeed
Case
Hold

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