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“Claudie wrinkled her nose. 'I don't think anyone would buy a ticket to see me perform,' she said. Selma laughed. 'What do you mean?' she asked. 'You have a lovely voice.' 'Not like yours,' Claudie said. 'It doesn't have to be like mine to be lovely,' Selma said. 'It's lovely because it's yours.”

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