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A MODEST MOUND OF BONES by JOHN UPDIKE

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First Line: THAT SHORT-SLEEVED MAN, OUR
Last Line: IT SAGS! WHAT BUNTINGIS FLESH TO BE HUNG FROM SUCH ELE- GANT BALCONIES?
Subject(s): BONES;
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