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it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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A bully fights people littler and weaker than he is because he thinks it's fun.
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We could mate. In a year our nestlings would be large enough to mob anyone we like...Should I begin to court you? Do you like grubs or ants better?...I will be here. In case you change your mind about mating.
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Don't call me 'gentleman'. I work for a livin'.
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Well, laddie, if you've let an old buzzard like me hurt you confidence, you couldn't have had much in the first place.
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Sadly for my wedding plans, I learned that Nestor is a bardash. I envy the men who enjoy his favors. He has always treated me with friendship which I now value more than my old romantic feelings.
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