A.W. ExleyPeace washed through her soul in the old store surrounded by thousands of books. This was her church and her place of worship.
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She was a very religious woman and she loved to read. Her love of reading and knowledge of all the books in the store made her feel as if she had gained enlightenment. She was so happy and content with reading all these books that she felt as if she had found the answer to life. This is her church and her place of worship.
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