Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope.
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Bah You asked for it. This is your life. The price is right enough. You've got no secrets. People are . . . well, never mind. But tell me, boys and girls and Federal gentlemen, has anyone had time to think of Khrushchev lately
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