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JANICE WILLIAMS If I could find someone who would love me to the extent I do, I would love her to the extent she cou... M.F. MOONZAJER If I had it my way, Harper and I wouldn't be standing in this room right now, we wouldn't be pressed... MOLLY MCADAMS Go, lovely rose! Tell her that wastes her time and me That now she knows, When I resemble her to the... EDMUND WALLER Afterward she lies nestled against me, her hair tickling my face. I stroke her lightly, memorizing h... SARA GRUEN Oh diary, I love her, I love her, I love her so much. Jordana is the most amazing person I have ever... JOE DUNTHORNE She was just mesmerized by the whole thing. Then, I think, about her sophomore year, she came to me ... CATHY MARRINAN She is an amazing player; I love her to death. She is one of the best friends I have. It was hard be... JENNA SMITH Anyone who became a new principal, she would take under her wing and make them feel comfortable. She... 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