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....«*%$@# There'S A Freshwater Pond, Secluded #@$%*«....
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...«*%$@## Sloane To Make Sure That The Thorns Cut ##@$%*«...
....«*%$@# Deep. When They Finally Find The Path #@$%*«....
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