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SATIRE
A Place with Loads of Charm
Pity the poor real estate agent when customers start demanding cozy little forts in case of war
April
1
1940
PARKE CUMMINGS
A Place with Loads of Charm
PARKE CUMMINGS
April
1
1940
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SATIRE
A Place with Loads of Charm
Pity the poor real estate agent when customers start demanding cozy little forts in case of war
April
1
1940
PARKE CUMMINGS
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