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RE: Spoiler Alert (the last episode of the first season)

Califf, Jennifer (jcaliff@nsai-petro.com)
Thu, 6 Apr 2000 16:26:42 -0500


On Thursday, April 06, 2000 4:19 PM, Bernice Chow [SMTP:jolan@home.com]
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> I agree with the point that Ryka had made.  Reinhard wants to keep
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> I am not sure whether keeping a lock of someone hair is only an
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> Bernice
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It's not only an Asian custom.  IIRC, it was very common in Europe.


Jennifer


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