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How many fingers am I holding up? he inquired. Lucille regarded him blearily and said, Avocado.

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Sarah Rees Brennan
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: September 21
Librarian
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Airlan
Lucille
Avocados
Inquired
Regarded
Holding
Fingers
Many
Avocado

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