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£¨,§¨£§&¨. through the ground just how large it is. £.@#£,¨§.¤
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¨§¤¤..,£¨& radio (now dented) but also a small ,@#¤&§£@&£
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&,¨.£@##¨¨ particle board for it to dry on, but £¨,#&¨¤#,,
@.,&¨,¨#¨¨ she is worried and wants me to &.&.£#.&,#
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