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ENEMIES OF A HOUSE by JOHN UPDIKE

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First Line: DRY ROT INTRUDING WHERE THE WOOD IS WET
Last Line: CARPENTER ANTS; ADULTERY; DRINK; DEATH
Subject(s): HOUSES;
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