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FICTION
Jackass Trouble
Hell had no fury like Gussie’s when those lugs wouldn’t even look twice at her new permanent
July
1
1938
G. S. REEVES
Jackass Trouble
G. S. REEVES
July
1
1938
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FICTION
Jackass Trouble
Hell had no fury like Gussie’s when those lugs wouldn’t even look twice at her new permanent
July
1
1938
G. S. REEVES
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