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Sermons and Soda-Water

by John O'Hara · 1960

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Three Novellas:

#1 The Girl on the Baggage Truck

#2 Imagine Kissing Pete

#3 We're Friends Again

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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