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“Will You Excuse Me While I Brush Up on My Manual, Miss—I’m Not Quite Sure What We’re Supposed to Do with You!”
February
1
1944
Barbara Shermund
“Will You Excuse Me While I Brush Up on My Manual, Miss—I’m Not Quite Sure What We’re Supposed to Do with You!”
February
1
1944
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“Will You Excuse Me While I Brush Up on My Manual, Miss—I’m Not Quite Sure What We’re Supposed to Do with You!”
February
1
1944
Barbara Shermund
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