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The Tourist Was The Great Conservative Who Hated Novelty And Adored Dirt.
-Henry Adams
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The Tourist Was The Great Conservative Who
Henry Adams
The Tourist Was The Great Conservative Who Hated Novelty And Adored Dirt.
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