It had never fully occurred to Jean Louise that she was a girl: her life had been one of reckless, pummeling activity; f — Harper Lee
It had never fully occurred to Jean Louise that she was a girl: her life had been one of reckless, pummeling activity; f — Harper Lee
It had never fully occurred to Jean Louise that she was a girl: her life had been one of reckless, pummeling activity; f — Harper Lee
It had never fully occurred to Jean Louise that she was a girl: her life had been one of reckless, pummeling activity; f — Harper Lee
It had never fully occurred to Jean Louise that she was a girl: her life had been one of reckless, pummeling activity; f — Harper Lee
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It had never fully occurred to Jean Louise that she was a girl: her life had been one of reckless, pummeling activity; fighting, football, climbing, keeping up with Jem, and besting anyone her own age in any contest requiring physical prowess.

— Harper Lee
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