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... alarming and
disagreeable, we think dad will ...
BB p.130,
The Family Afterward
Though some of his manifestations are alarming and disagreeable,
we think dad will be on a firmer foundation than the man who
is placing business or
professional success ahead of spiritual development.
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... alarming physical
and mental symptoms, the deepening ...
BB p.106,
To Wives
The alarming physical and
mental symptoms, the deepening pall of remorse, depression and
inferiority that settled down on our loved ones -- these things terrified and distracted us.
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