A six-inch blade. I smiled. Did he buy it? It was actually just shy of four-but very nicely weighted-and as Aunt Bernice noted, a little exaggeration was always expected when describing weapons, victories, and body parts. (Mary E. Pearson)

A six-inch blade. I smiled. Did he buy it? It was actually just shy of four-but very nicely weighted-and as Aunt Bernice noted, a little exaggeration was always expected when describing weapons, victories, and body parts.

Mary E. Pearson

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