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Orchids
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Cultivating orchids had been a keen interest and hobby of Helen's ever since her mother had passed away five years ago, leaving a collection of approximately two hundred potted orchids. Since no one else in the family had been inclined to care for them, Helen had taken it upon herself. Orchids were demanding, troublesome plants, each with its own temperament. At first Helen had found no enjoyment in her self-appointed responsibility, but over time, she had become devoted to the orchids.
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― Marrying Winterborne
― Marrying Winterborne
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Orchids?” Here I go again, repeating every word but this time I smiled. Orchids. Now that sounded better. More like my first impression.
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― An Ordinary Man
― An Ordinary Man
