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Orson Scott Card - You,” said Purity, "have been long...

You,” said Purity, "have been long enough out of England to pick up some American brag.”
"But surrounded by Americans as I am,” said Cooper, "my brag is like a farthing in a sack of guineas. (Orson Scott Card)

You,” said Purity, "have been long enough out of England to pick up some American brag.” "But surrounded by Americans as I am,” said Cooper, "my brag is like a farthing in a sack of guineas.

Orson Scott Card

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