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FICTION
A Horse Named Stringbean
There was something contagious in Alfy’s childlike faith in that nag even though betting on him to win was beyond reason
July
1
1945
Richard Bry
A Horse Named Stringbean
Richard Bry
July
1
1945
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FICTION
A Horse Named Stringbean
There was something contagious in Alfy’s childlike faith in that nag even though betting on him to win was beyond reason
July
1
1945
Richard Bry
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