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Invitation to Danger
An old man exhorts a youngster to lead the life courageous, in this powerful short story
September
1
1933
MANUEL KOMROFF
Invitation to Danger
MANUEL KOMROFF
September
1
1933
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Story
Invitation to Danger
An old man exhorts a youngster to lead the life courageous, in this powerful short story
September
1
1933
MANUEL KOMROFF
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