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John Bedell My five-year-old daughter and her five-year-old cousin, playing with their Pretty Ponies yesterday afternoon: Mary Rose: We're going to the ball. There's a prize for the first one at the ball, and I got it. Lydia: No, I got it! It's a gold saddle. Mary Rose: I got a silver bridle. With jewels. Lydia: Well, I'm going over here. Mary Rose: No, you can't, that's where I'm marrying my Prince. Lydia: Well, I already married my Prince, and he's handsome. Mary Rose: My Prince is nice. Lydia: My Prince is handsome and nice.... ------- June 2, 2000 |
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