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"text": "Hal. Oh, don't fuss, Gen. I'll do my part all right. Mamma's 'structed me, you know.\nGenevieve. Instructed, Hal.",
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"text": "“Gen? Listen, I'm so sorry I did that, Gen. You gotta believe me. I'm not like this and you know it.” “Listen...Kyle, I...I don't think I want to see you anymore.” Genevieve's voice cracked. “Gen!”",
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