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The Prideful Ulcer
Dreams of glory and the socially acceptable stomach-ache
May
1
1956
CAROLINE BIRD
The Prideful Ulcer
CAROLINE BIRD
May
1
1956
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The Prideful Ulcer
Dreams of glory and the socially acceptable stomach-ache
May
1
1956
CAROLINE BIRD
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