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I Didn't Trot My Pain Out To Show Around. I Kept It Better Hidden Than Anyone. I Did.
-Sarah Dessen
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I Didn't Trot My Pain Out To
Sarah Dessen
I Didn't Trot My Pain Out To Show Around. I Kept It Better Hidden Than Anyone. I Did.
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