Carolina QuotesLast night Alvin just got mad, which she said would only guarantee that he'd stay stupid.
Orson Scott Card Connected to the Carolinas
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Chapter 17.
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- Prentice Alvin (1989)
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- 1989
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“Last night Alvin just got mad, which she said would only gua…” Orson Scott Card. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-786C74FBEB. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/786c74fbeb
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