Carolyn Keene (Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson) Quotes

The two women watched Judy intently as they introduced themselves as Edna and Mary Turner, great-aunts of the little girl.

Carolyn Keene

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• The two women watched Judy intently as they introduced themselves as Edna and Mary Turner, great-aunts of the little girl.

  

  Carolyn Keene
  • Women
  • Watched
  • Introduced