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Irreparable loss

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AFFECTIONATE SISTER.–What is the matter, Theodore? You look quite broken-hearted.

DISCONSOLATE BROTHER.–I’ve advertised and advertised for her, but all in vain!

AFFECTIONATE SISTER.–Can’t find whom?

DISCONSOLATE BROTHER.–The Woman who starched that collar!



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November 2009

FINAL EDITION
Twilight of the American Newspaper
By Richard Rodriguez

THE INTELLIGENCE FACTORY
How America Makes Its Enemies Disappear
By Petra Bartosiewicz

PROSPEROUS FRIENDS
A story by Christine Schutt

Also: Frederick Seidel and Mark Kingwell

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