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           Wholivesthere?ArelaidtheremainsofRobertEmery.RobertEmmetwasburiedherebytorchlight,wasn’the?Makinghisrounds.

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           Thegatesglimmeredinfront:stillopen.Backtotheworldagain.Enoughofthisplace.Bringsyouabitnearereverytime.LasttimeIwasherewasMrsSinico’sfuneral.Poorpapatoo.Thelovethatkills.