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“The lake is lovely," I commented, "And so big. I still find it hard to believe it's artificial." "Oh, it's artificial, all right. Dive deep and you may bash your head on tree stumps.”

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Julie

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Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall

Catherine Marshall was an American author, born on September 27, 1914, and died on March 18, 1983. She is known for her deeply religious-themed novels. more

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