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(New York, N.Y.)—Fiction. 4. Autobiography—Authorship— Fiction. 5. Retirees—Fiction. I. Title cm. ISBN-13: 978-08050-7714-8 ISBN-10: 0-8050- PS3551.U77B76 2006 813'.54—dc22 2005040201 Henry Holt books are available for special promotions and premiums. For details contact: Director, Special Markets. First Edition 2006 Designed by Victoria Hartman Printed in the United States of America 13579 10 8642 For my daughter Sophie THE BROOKLYN FOLLIES OVERTURE I was looking for a quiet place

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