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A Cap for Steve
Anybody could see something was wrong with the boy—but only a father could understand, only a father could help
July
1
1952
MORLEY CALLAGHAN
A Cap for Steve
MORLEY CALLAGHAN
July
1
1952
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A Cap for Steve
Anybody could see something was wrong with the boy—but only a father could understand, only a father could help
July
1
1952
MORLEY CALLAGHAN
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