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Her hands were broad and strong; the true pianist's sledgehammer hands, they had been called. They still moved to her bidding…. No matter to what she likened them-turnips, carrots-they were still as nimble as ever. The notes came clear and true.
Madeleine L'Engle
Broad
Called
Hands
Moved
Sledgehammer
Strong
True
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