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"Undo": A Novel
"Undo": A Novel

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of "Undo": A Novel is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Joe Hutsko • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 13 of "Undo": A Novel by Joe Hutsko holds 112 sentences, grouped into 23 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 13 of "Undo": A Novel contain?

Chapter 13 holds 112 sentences of "Undo": A Novel, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 13 of "Undo": A Novel by Joe Hutsko exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 112 sentences, grouped into 23 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 13 of "Undo": A Novel?

Work through the 23 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 23 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

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Chapters
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Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.
They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.
"Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.
A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.
"I'm just excited," he said.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

"Undo": A Novel

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of "Undo": A Novel is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.
Line 2
They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.
Line 3
"Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.
Line 4
A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.
Line 5
"I'm just excited," he said.

Learner Dictionary

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Center noun US /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading “They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.”

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a

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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again

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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alliance

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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an

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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and

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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announcement

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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at

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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attendant

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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audience

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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backstage

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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bed

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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before

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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both

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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cheeks

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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City

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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companies

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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customers

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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dressing

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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excited

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From this reading "I'm just excited," he said.

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executives

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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flesh-tone

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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for

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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forehead

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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Four

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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from

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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had

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Harrell

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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he

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From this reading "I'm just excited," he said.

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her

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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his

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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I'm

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From this reading "I'm just excited," he said.

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ICP

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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in

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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industry

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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just

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From this reading "I'm just excited," he said.

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Laurence

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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Lincoln

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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little

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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Locke

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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makeup

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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Matthew

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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Maupin

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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met

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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months

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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nervous

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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New

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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now

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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of

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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on

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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partners

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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passed

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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patted

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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powder

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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preparing

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

Pending verification
press

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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room

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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said

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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sat

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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secrets

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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seem

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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show

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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since

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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standing

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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strategic

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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that

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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the

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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They

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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to

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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together

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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traded

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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Wallaby's

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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were

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From this reading They were together again now, backstage at Lincoln Center in New York City, preparing for the announcement of ICP and Wallaby's strategic alliance before an audience of executives from both companies, and industry partners, customers, and the press.

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who

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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will

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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William

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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with

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From this reading A makeup attendant patted his forehead and cheeks with flesh-tone powder.

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York

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From this reading Four months had passed since William Harrell and Matthew Locke had traded secrets in New York...and since Matthew and Laurence Maupin had met on her bed.

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you

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From this reading "Matthew, you seem a little nervous, and that will show to the audience," Laurence said, standing before Matthew, who sat backstage in a dressing room.

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