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BEVERLY HILLS, CHICAGO by GWENDOLYN BROOKS

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First Line: THE DRY BROWN COUGHING BENEATH THEIR FEET
Last Line: When we speak to each other our voices are a little gruff
Subject(s): SOCIAL CLASSES; CASTE;
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