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FICTION
Pat Hobby, Putative Father
An old Hollywood horsefly like Pat would expect most anything but a putative son from Madras
July
1
1940
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
Pat Hobby, Putative Father
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
July
1
1940
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FICTION
Pat Hobby, Putative Father
An old Hollywood horsefly like Pat would expect most anything but a putative son from Madras
July
1
1940
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
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