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Heaven have mercy on us all - Presbyterians and Pagans alike - for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending.
Herman Melville
Herman Melville
Herman Melville
Born: Aug 1, 1819
Died: Sep 28, 1891

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Mercy, Alike, About, Mending, Somehow, Head, Sadly, Cracked, Heaven, Us, Need

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