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“The sheriff handed her down, but with so many looking on he had little choice if he wished to appear civilized. She turned and gave” quote by Bella Bowen — Download Open image

““The sheriff handed her down, but with so many looking on he had little choice if he wished to appear civilized. She turned and gave””

Bella Bowen

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