The root tops the trunk on this backward thing, that grows in the winter and dies in the spring.

The root tops the trunk on this backward thing, that grows in the winter and dies in the spring.

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Black we are and much admired. Many seek us if they are tired. We tire the horse, and comfort man, and turn White when we've fulfilled your plan.

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