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“I don't know what you can possibly do for less than $50 to have somebody come in your house.” quote by Dave Barry — Download Open image

“I don't know what you can possibly do for less than $50 to have somebody come in your house.”

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I need a bath." He chuckled. "You smell of smoke, as do I." The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. "Jameson, open the carriage door. We shall return to the house." Beth smiled up at Christian. "Shall we adjourn to the house to get some ointment for your hands and a bath, my love?" His eyes lit. "A bath?"…

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Then all this earth shines like one house.

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