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##.##.#.#. JUST OFF  THE  COAST TO  THE  BALTIC SEA #.#.#.#.#.
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##.##.#.#. THEIR BLOOD.  CLOSER  TO  THE  POND, THE #.#.#.#.#.
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##.##.#.#. FIND  ITS OWN WAY BACK. THE BUSHES ROOTS #.#.#.#.#.
.#..#.#.#. DRINK THE  NUTRUTIOUS WATER. THE FAIRIES #.#.#.#.#.
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