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"I not only counted sheep—I sheared them—wove the wool into cloth—made it into suits—sold them—and lost money, and I still can't sleep!"
November
1
1942
"I not only counted sheep—I sheared them—wove the wool into cloth—made it into suits—sold them—and lost money, and I still can't sleep!"
November
1
1942
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"I not only counted sheep—I sheared them—wove the wool into cloth—made it into suits—sold them—and lost money, and I still can't sleep!"
November
1
1942
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