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The Chronicles of St Mary's #9.6
The Steam Pump Jump
Not one to let being banged up in Sick Bay stop her, Max has had a brilliant idea. But she needs Markham to execute it on her behalf. The subject of this cunning plan is Peterson, struggling with another bereavement and not doing very well. What’s needed to get him through it is sympathy, sensitivity, tact and understanding.
Step forward Mr Markham, for whom sympathy, sensitivity, etc., are things that happen to other people.
Combine a fanatic from R&D, a head of Security with his own problems, a steam-pump, two historians who can’t even be in the same room as each other, some fractious Protestants and a large body of very dirty water.
Told in Markham’s own words, this is the story of an intervention – St Mary’s style.
Step forward Mr Markham, for whom sympathy, sensitivity, etc., are things that happen to other people.
Combine a fanatic from R&D, a head of Security with his own problems, a steam-pump, two historians who can’t even be in the same room as each other, some fractious Protestants and a large body of very dirty water.
Told in Markham’s own words, this is the story of an intervention – St Mary’s style.
64 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2018
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Jodi Taylor
85 books5,428 followersJodi Taylor is the internationally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's series, the story of a bunch of disaster prone individuals who investigate major historical events in contemporary time. Do NOT call it time travel! She is also the author of the Time Police series - a St Mary's spinoff and gateway into the world of an all-powerful, international organisation who are NOTHING like St Mary's. Except, when they are.
Alongside these, Jodi is known for her gripping supernatural thrillers featuring Elizabeth Cage together with the enchanting Frogmorton Farm series - a fairy story for adults.
Born in Bristol and now living in Gloucester (facts both cities vigorously deny), she spent many years with her head somewhere else, much to the dismay of family, teachers and employers, before finally deciding to put all that daydreaming to good use and write a novel. Over twenty books later, she still has no idea what she wants to do when she grows up.
Alongside these, Jodi is known for her gripping supernatural thrillers featuring Elizabeth Cage together with the enchanting Frogmorton Farm series - a fairy story for adults.
Born in Bristol and now living in Gloucester (facts both cities vigorously deny), she spent many years with her head somewhere else, much to the dismay of family, teachers and employers, before finally deciding to put all that daydreaming to good use and write a novel. Over twenty books later, she still has no idea what she wants to do when she grows up.
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July 13, 2018
The summer St. Mary’s short story has arrived, and as usual it’s a good old romp through history - this time into 17th century England to witness the first operational steam pump at Raglan castle. It’s a period of time that I’ve never explored before, and it was delightful to see our historians and security team muddle their way through what should be a routine assignment.
Markham takes centre stage again here, and it was a refreshing change to not have Max directly involved in the storyline (although she is an instigator of ideas). I love these short stories narrated by Markham, he’s such a charismatic yet enigmatic character that can easily carry a story with comic relief interspersed with sadness. It’s perfectly balanced and cleverly done as always.
This certainly wetted my appetite for the next instalment, which cannot come soon enough!
Markham takes centre stage again here, and it was a refreshing change to not have Max directly involved in the storyline (although she is an instigator of ideas). I love these short stories narrated by Markham, he’s such a charismatic yet enigmatic character that can easily carry a story with comic relief interspersed with sadness. It’s perfectly balanced and cleverly done as always.
This certainly wetted my appetite for the next instalment, which cannot come soon enough!
December 24, 2018
Markham, you really are an adorable mess, aren't you? :P
July 14, 2018
The title is, as usual, as enigmatic as it is funny and appropriate after the read. :)
This short of St Mary's is generally NOT about max at all... but Peterson! As seen through Markham's eyes. Seriously, I don't know how the man still has eyes. But that's not the main focus, either. It's about blue hair. And a dip in the water. And little things like drowning.
Details.
Oh, and could this really be a love story? Yep. And a fun one to boot. :)
As always, Taylor amuses. :)
This short of St Mary's is generally NOT about max at all... but Peterson! As seen through Markham's eyes. Seriously, I don't know how the man still has eyes. But that's not the main focus, either. It's about blue hair. And a dip in the water. And little things like drowning.
Details.
Oh, and could this really be a love story? Yep. And a fun one to boot. :)
As always, Taylor amuses. :)
July 13, 2018
This summer short story is set between the 9th and (not yet published) 10th volume in The Chronicles of St. Mary's and therefore addresses some of the traumatizing things that have happened in book#9. Chiefly, it's about Max worrying for Tim Petersen.
Since Max is still confined to sick bay (she's lucky that fall at the end of the last novel didn't kill her), she can't go on the next assignment, which is why she talks Markham into helping. While a group of historians and the member of R&D who got to make the wish regarding where they'll go next will jump to 17th century England to witness the first operational steam pump at Raglan castle, Markham is to gently nudge Petersen and Lingoss because the latter seems to be a good influence on the traumatized and depressed Tim.
Tact, thy name is NOT Markham.
Not sure I like this philosophy of "get back on the horse" when people lose the supposed love of their lives (especially considering that Tim had already gotten back on said proverbial horse when getting together with Dottle). But maybe Lingoss and Tim will be great friends. That would be nice, too.
Nothing exploded, nobody died and they didn't mess up the entire timeline this time around. Makes for an interesting change. Truth be told, it's almost a bit disappointing even. *lol*
Instead, the reader gets treated to tiny but interesting tidbits of information such as where the expression "cheerio" comes from and how it was pronounced originally.
Sadly, due to the story's topic and where in the overall storyline it is situated, this short story was neither full of laugh-out-loud scenes, nor of action and suspense. It's a nice little addition for people who value the quirky people from St. Mary's but it lacked a little something in my opinion.
Since Max is still confined to sick bay (she's lucky that fall at the end of the last novel didn't kill her), she can't go on the next assignment, which is why she talks Markham into helping. While a group of historians and the member of R&D who got to make the wish regarding where they'll go next will jump to 17th century England to witness the first operational steam pump at Raglan castle, Markham is to gently nudge Petersen and Lingoss because the latter seems to be a good influence on the traumatized and depressed Tim.
Tact, thy name is NOT Markham.
Not sure I like this philosophy of "get back on the horse" when people lose the supposed love of their lives (especially considering that Tim had already gotten back on said proverbial horse when getting together with Dottle). But maybe Lingoss and Tim will be great friends. That would be nice, too.
Nothing exploded, nobody died and they didn't mess up the entire timeline this time around. Makes for an interesting change. Truth be told, it's almost a bit disappointing even. *lol*
Instead, the reader gets treated to tiny but interesting tidbits of information such as where the expression "cheerio" comes from and how it was pronounced originally.
Sadly, due to the story's topic and where in the overall storyline it is situated, this short story was neither full of laugh-out-loud scenes, nor of action and suspense. It's a nice little addition for people who value the quirky people from St. Mary's but it lacked a little something in my opinion.
September 29, 2024
In which we learn that historians are, in fact, labradors in disguise.
As Markham says "They (historians) sit in front of you, all bright and alert and wagging their tails and you'd swear they understood every word you say. But they don't. They really don't."
Confession: I'm far from Book 9 of St Mary's but I love these short stories (especially when they involve a surfeit of Markham (aka the human dustbin). So I know very little about the lead up to this adventure. You don't need to. It's still immensely enjoyable.
This time Max (in sick bay) needs to send her crew off to try and mend Peterson's broken heart and to try to stop North and Sykes arguing. So a small group heads off to see the first operational steam pump in 17th century England, taking a picnic with them.
You'll have to read the book to find out what happens suffice to say Markham is magnificent, Peterson and Lingoss get very wet, North and Sykes argue, Evans tries to keep up with what's going on and the picnic doesn't survive.
As Markham says "They (historians) sit in front of you, all bright and alert and wagging their tails and you'd swear they understood every word you say. But they don't. They really don't."
Confession: I'm far from Book 9 of St Mary's but I love these short stories (especially when they involve a surfeit of Markham (aka the human dustbin). So I know very little about the lead up to this adventure. You don't need to. It's still immensely enjoyable.
This time Max (in sick bay) needs to send her crew off to try and mend Peterson's broken heart and to try to stop North and Sykes arguing. So a small group heads off to see the first operational steam pump in 17th century England, taking a picnic with them.
You'll have to read the book to find out what happens suffice to say Markham is magnificent, Peterson and Lingoss get very wet, North and Sykes argue, Evans tries to keep up with what's going on and the picnic doesn't survive.
July 13, 2018
What a lark. I love the stories that Author Taylor gives us while we wait for her to finish the full-length books. Which she does...eventually.
It will be TWO THOUSAND AND NINETEEN COMMON (oh how very common) ERA before that sonovabitchin thing drops. So now the wait for the Christmas story begins.
Christmas is eleventeen months away. I want more. Now.
It will be TWO THOUSAND AND NINETEEN COMMON (oh how very common) ERA before that sonovabitchin thing drops. So now the wait for the Christmas story begins.
Christmas is eleventeen months away. I want more. Now.
February 20, 2019
Okay, I love this series and I had so much excitement to go back to it, but this is differently narrated by Markham rather than by Max. I definitely like Markham, and it made a change to see things from his PoV, but I also think that I would have liked to read more from Max as she is my favourite.
This is a story which actually barely features Max, it's more of a love story (with help) and a jump back to seer the first steam pump. It's an easy read and one which was good fun, but I think it just makes me want the next full-length book more :) Love this series 3*s for this short one.
This is a story which actually barely features Max, it's more of a love story (with help) and a jump back to seer the first steam pump. It's an easy read and one which was good fun, but I think it just makes me want the next full-length book more :) Love this series 3*s for this short one.
July 11, 2018
Funny and clever
This is another joyful episode from St Mary's. Jodi Taylor combines effortless erudition with a keen sense of the absurd. Her characters are clever, emotionally inarticulate, and constantly sparring. Beneath the surface, they are bound by deep concern for each other. That's why, in addition to being laugh out loud funny, her optimism about people always raises my spirits.
This is another joyful episode from St Mary's. Jodi Taylor combines effortless erudition with a keen sense of the absurd. Her characters are clever, emotionally inarticulate, and constantly sparring. Beneath the surface, they are bound by deep concern for each other. That's why, in addition to being laugh out loud funny, her optimism about people always raises my spirits.
July 13, 2018
Let’s be sensible. I’d probably read Jodi Taylor’s grocery lists for entertainment value.
I want to start off by saying I listened to the Audible on a road trip. The always wonderful Zara Ramm was wonderful as usual, and there was something special about Zara speaking as Jodi and not Max in the foreword!
The only rereading I did on this series was a reread of the first book following a lengthy gap before moving onto the second. From there, I read straight through uninterrupted, and have read all new installments shortly after release. I’ve refreshed my memory when necessary (I’d forgotten where Markham’s ear had gotten off to) but overall I remember what resonated.
Along with The Very First Damned Thing, I believe this is the only book not from Max’s perspective beyond My Name is Markham. I remember giving that one a disastrously for Jodi low of 4 of 5 stars, and who remembers why. I didn’t write down my thoughts so I certainly don’t. It sounds like it didn’t quite click.
Not so here. Jodi described the need for an add-on story, and taking that with a grain of salt, it was a wonderful beat. Tim reminds me of Miles O’Brien from Star Trek, who the producers loved to haul out and abuse annually. He’s had a rough go of it, Lingoss has always been a favorite (I love that Matthew loves her) and Markham is put to wonderful use here.
I’m not going to spoil, but we all know what he does, what goes wrong (is that even a spoiler for this series), and her story about her hair and follow up conversation with Markham was just great.
And the last sentence? Oh look. Jodi Taylor is trying to kill me. Again.
I want to start off by saying I listened to the Audible on a road trip. The always wonderful Zara Ramm was wonderful as usual, and there was something special about Zara speaking as Jodi and not Max in the foreword!
The only rereading I did on this series was a reread of the first book following a lengthy gap before moving onto the second. From there, I read straight through uninterrupted, and have read all new installments shortly after release. I’ve refreshed my memory when necessary (I’d forgotten where Markham’s ear had gotten off to) but overall I remember what resonated.
Along with The Very First Damned Thing, I believe this is the only book not from Max’s perspective beyond My Name is Markham. I remember giving that one a disastrously for Jodi low of 4 of 5 stars, and who remembers why. I didn’t write down my thoughts so I certainly don’t. It sounds like it didn’t quite click.
Not so here. Jodi described the need for an add-on story, and taking that with a grain of salt, it was a wonderful beat. Tim reminds me of Miles O’Brien from Star Trek, who the producers loved to haul out and abuse annually. He’s had a rough go of it, Lingoss has always been a favorite (I love that Matthew loves her) and Markham is put to wonderful use here.
I’m not going to spoil, but we all know what he does, what goes wrong (is that even a spoiler for this series), and her story about her hair and follow up conversation with Markham was just great.
And the last sentence? Oh look. Jodi Taylor is trying to kill me. Again.
January 27, 2023
5 stars
I’m a complete sucker for the St. Mary short stories (besides the unmentionable weirdness that was the prior episode). I’m even more obsessed when it’s Markham at the center of the tale.
In this entry, a few key individuals take a risk-free(ish) jump to see the first steam pump. Cool? The jump itself was merely meant to provide a unique setting and attract certain characters to the same spot, so if you’re big about action-packed jumps, this might not be your favorite. Instead, this was all about some character progression. We get to see A) Markham miraculously function as a leader, B) Markham play matchmaker in a very Markham way, and C) Markham all pretty in pink. He wasn’t the SOLE focus; we did have some notable developments with Peterson and Miss Lingoss. I do wonder how long Jodi Taylor was sitting on the Connie Lingoss joke…
I loved everything about it. I was smiling non-stop for the last half of the story, at least.
TL;DR
▌5.0 —One of the best I've ever read. Will be burned into my brain. Couldn't care less about weaknesses (if any). Would recommend to everyone and their mother.
4.5 —Loved this read. Will remember it fondly. Few weaknesses. Would recommend to anyone.
4.0 —Enjoyed this read. Will remember it fondly. Minor weaknesses. Would recommend to fans of the genre.
3.5 —Somewhat enjoyed this read. Might be memorable. Notable weaknesses. Would recommend to fans of the genre.
3.0 —Somewhat enjoyed this read. Not very memorable. Notable weaknesses. Would recommend to people who like similar books.
2.5 —Neutral or Underwhelming read. Not very memorable. Significant weaknesses. Would recommend to people who like similar books.
2.0 —Underwhelming or unenjoyable read. Not very memorable or memorable for the wrong reasons. Significant weaknesses. Might recommend to people who like similar books.
1.5 —Unenjoyable read. Not very memorable or memorable for bad reasons. Major weaknesses. Probably wouldn't recommend.
1.0 —I wish I never wasted minutes of my life on this trash. I would go out of my way to convince others not to read it.
I’m a complete sucker for the St. Mary short stories (besides the unmentionable weirdness that was the prior episode). I’m even more obsessed when it’s Markham at the center of the tale.
In this entry, a few key individuals take a risk-free(ish) jump to see the first steam pump. Cool? The jump itself was merely meant to provide a unique setting and attract certain characters to the same spot, so if you’re big about action-packed jumps, this might not be your favorite. Instead, this was all about some character progression. We get to see A) Markham miraculously function as a leader, B) Markham play matchmaker in a very Markham way, and C) Markham all pretty in pink. He wasn’t the SOLE focus; we did have some notable developments with Peterson and Miss Lingoss. I do wonder how long Jodi Taylor was sitting on the Connie Lingoss joke…
I loved everything about it. I was smiling non-stop for the last half of the story, at least.
TL;DR
▌5.0 —One of the best I've ever read. Will be burned into my brain. Couldn't care less about weaknesses (if any). Would recommend to everyone and their mother.
4.5 —Loved this read. Will remember it fondly. Few weaknesses. Would recommend to anyone.
4.0 —Enjoyed this read. Will remember it fondly. Minor weaknesses. Would recommend to fans of the genre.
3.5 —Somewhat enjoyed this read. Might be memorable. Notable weaknesses. Would recommend to fans of the genre.
3.0 —Somewhat enjoyed this read. Not very memorable. Notable weaknesses. Would recommend to people who like similar books.
2.5 —Neutral or Underwhelming read. Not very memorable. Significant weaknesses. Would recommend to people who like similar books.
2.0 —Underwhelming or unenjoyable read. Not very memorable or memorable for the wrong reasons. Significant weaknesses. Might recommend to people who like similar books.
1.5 —Unenjoyable read. Not very memorable or memorable for bad reasons. Major weaknesses. Probably wouldn't recommend.
1.0 —I wish I never wasted minutes of my life on this trash. I would go out of my way to convince others not to read it.
April 21, 2021
I’m not usually a fan of short stories but Jodi Taylor writes them amazingly well. There is a storyline, lots of humour and the characters are brilliant. Also Markham is hilarious and I was really excited that this was another story from his point of view. One of my favourite St. Mary shorter tales.
July 29, 2018
Loved the Princess Bride reference!
July 28, 2018
Just brilliant. And nobody dies which is always a bonus
July 13, 2018
Exactly right!
I love the St Mary's short stories. Enough happens in a compressed period that there is just enough detail to give the reader the same gamut of emotions as a full Chronicle, leaning heavily towards the more light-hearted, but in fewer words so it can be read in a single sitting.
I love Mr Markham. (Doesn't everybody? I think he may have his own fan club on FB now!) This is his second go at narration and finds its voice and pitch perfectly. The story advances the middle ground between Chronicles enough to keep us satisfied it was a full story, but ends on a small cliffhanger (really, you'd think Markham would learn to keep away from cliff edges!) in a way that Battersea Barricades didn't (Not that that's a bad thing)
Eagerly, impatiently waiting for the next one!
I love the St Mary's short stories. Enough happens in a compressed period that there is just enough detail to give the reader the same gamut of emotions as a full Chronicle, leaning heavily towards the more light-hearted, but in fewer words so it can be read in a single sitting.
I love Mr Markham. (Doesn't everybody? I think he may have his own fan club on FB now!) This is his second go at narration and finds its voice and pitch perfectly. The story advances the middle ground between Chronicles enough to keep us satisfied it was a full story, but ends on a small cliffhanger (really, you'd think Markham would learn to keep away from cliff edges!) in a way that Battersea Barricades didn't (Not that that's a bad thing)
Eagerly, impatiently waiting for the next one!
July 13, 2018
Short, but fun, good to keep things going
I am one of those who quits series when they become soap opera, but Jodi has avoided that trap so far and I found myself gently smiling and caring about The characters and their role in here and hearing it from Markham’s perspective made a pleasant change.
I am one of those who quits series when they become soap opera, but Jodi has avoided that trap so far and I found myself gently smiling and caring about The characters and their role in here and hearing it from Markham’s perspective made a pleasant change.
April 23, 2019
A fun little tale from the point of view of Markham!
I like these little short stories that Taylor does for St. Mary's, they always offer so much humor and heart in a tight compact package and that's the case here. This time we get it from the hilarious point of view of Markham which had a wonderful personal voice. The backdrop of the first stream engine is great and once again the research is second to none. Fun!
Onward to the next book!
I like these little short stories that Taylor does for St. Mary's, they always offer so much humor and heart in a tight compact package and that's the case here. This time we get it from the hilarious point of view of Markham which had a wonderful personal voice. The backdrop of the first stream engine is great and once again the research is second to none. Fun!
Onward to the next book!
December 28, 2022
I just love Markham! Yet another fantastic story!
January 19, 2019
A brilliant short story
Really enjoyed the chance to see more of Markham and understand he’s not the buffoon he plays.
An episode in history I’d never heard of
Really enjoyed the chance to see more of Markham and understand he’s not the buffoon he plays.
An episode in history I’d never heard of
July 25, 2019
My absolute favorite short story; possible even of the whole series. Peterson so deserves some happiness. Markham's viewpoint is delightful. Plus finding out reason behind Lingoss hair color.
Favorite Bits:
"insanity, depression, alcoholism, substance abuse; you know, the sort of problems everyone gets after long-term exposure to kids."
‘Just out of interest – what colour is normal?’‘Not sure I can remember.’‘Well … and this is just a helpful suggestion … isn’t it a case of just … comparing the curtains to the carpet?’ I stuffed in another sausage and nodded. My own thoughts exactly. ‘Not really – I have easy-care flooring.’
‘Because it changed my life, sir. Having blue hair meant that people had noticed me. They’d listened to me. That was when I discovered I didn’t have to conform to other people’s ideas of how girls should be. I didn’t have to fit in. I could be exactly what I wanted to be. Do what I wanted to do. After that, it was just a case of identifying my goals and going for them. She’ll never know it, but that schoolteacher changed my life.’
‘Because it does, doesn’t it? Life goes on. And on. And on. Whether you want it to or not. In fact, the less you want it to, the more it does. Because life’s like that – a complete bastard, don’t you think?’
‘I have to know, what on earth makes the two of you think that a blue-haired madwoman who only has to look at something for it to violently combust is going to improve his life?’‘No choice,’ I said, looking him in the eye. ‘The red-haired one is already spoken for.’
Favorite Bits:
"insanity, depression, alcoholism, substance abuse; you know, the sort of problems everyone gets after long-term exposure to kids."
‘Just out of interest – what colour is normal?’‘Not sure I can remember.’‘Well … and this is just a helpful suggestion … isn’t it a case of just … comparing the curtains to the carpet?’ I stuffed in another sausage and nodded. My own thoughts exactly. ‘Not really – I have easy-care flooring.’
‘Because it changed my life, sir. Having blue hair meant that people had noticed me. They’d listened to me. That was when I discovered I didn’t have to conform to other people’s ideas of how girls should be. I didn’t have to fit in. I could be exactly what I wanted to be. Do what I wanted to do. After that, it was just a case of identifying my goals and going for them. She’ll never know it, but that schoolteacher changed my life.’
‘Because it does, doesn’t it? Life goes on. And on. And on. Whether you want it to or not. In fact, the less you want it to, the more it does. Because life’s like that – a complete bastard, don’t you think?’
‘I have to know, what on earth makes the two of you think that a blue-haired madwoman who only has to look at something for it to violently combust is going to improve his life?’‘No choice,’ I said, looking him in the eye. ‘The red-haired one is already spoken for.’
July 26, 2018
What? Markham is in charge of a jump? Oh; not in charge of a jump — just in charge of matchmaking during a jump? Peterson and who? No way!
A St. Mary’s almost catastrophic tale told from Mr. Markham’s point of view. After all, security is everything, isn’t it?
Be sure to read the previous book first to more fully enjoy this short story. Warning: Addictive!
A St. Mary’s almost catastrophic tale told from Mr. Markham’s point of view. After all, security is everything, isn’t it?
Be sure to read the previous book first to more fully enjoy this short story. Warning: Addictive!
July 19, 2021
Somehow I missed this short story when I was reading all of the other St. Mary’s books, so although it was nice to revisit these great characters, I must admit I was a bit disappointed because I was hoping for more in the way of their jump. Oh well. The rest of the books were so good, that this one is forgiven.
August 10, 2018
One of Jodi's short stories to keep us going in between St. Mary's books.
Lots of machinations going on, which I won't spoil for you, but the Disaster Magnets never make anything easy for themselves!
If you feel as if the St Mary's crew are part of your family, you'll love putting your feet up with a cup of tea and an escape.
Lots of machinations going on, which I won't spoil for you, but the Disaster Magnets never make anything easy for themselves!
If you feel as if the St Mary's crew are part of your family, you'll love putting your feet up with a cup of tea and an escape.
July 12, 2018
OMG, I want more than just these short story teasers!! I'm grateful to have them though. I love this series and especially Max with her witty sarcasm and dry humor!! I love the history, I love the story lines, I love characters but I just want another full story, however, I do realize something this good takes time.
August 3, 2018
This is the first St. Mary's tale that I've read which was not from Max's POV. Switching to a Markham POV was odder than I had expected it would be.
September 10, 2019
This was a fun adventure, but not one of my favourites. I did enjoy getting Markham's perspective though :)
October 20, 2019
There may be an alternate reality in which I don't love Jodi Taylor's writing, but if there is I think a Max-style intervention should be arranged to blip it out of existence :-)
December 8, 2019
Another story from Markham's pov. I love Markham. No higher praise needed. This was brilliant.
August 24, 2020
Another Markham based story. He really is a wonderful character more of these please.
July 26, 2018
Hillarious and heart-warming. A perfect little short story featuring our very own, Mr. Markham.
March 11, 2022
Peterson is a bit down in the dumps after yet another of his girlfriends has died, and the last one was hand-in-glove with his arch-enemy to boot. So Max dreams up a cunning plan to cheer him, but she needs Markham to execute it in his own inimitable fashion.
Cute, sweet and very funny.
Cute, sweet and very funny.
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