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Mothers-in-law are ladies with daughters. A mother-in-law may be considered as the beard on the matrimonial oyster. - Marcus Clarke
" "Mothers-in-law are ladies with daughters. A mother-in-law may be considered as the beard on the matrimonial oyster.
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Marcus Andrew Hislop Clarke FRSA (24 April 1846 – 2 August 1881) was an English-born Australian novelist, journalist, poet, editor, librarian, and playwright. He is best known for his 1874 novel , about the convict system in Australia, and widely regarded as a classic of Australian literature. It has been adapted into many plays, films and a folk opera.
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