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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">It is another sad day for the Basset
world. Mitchell is loved by many and I count myself in there. May
he feel all the love being sent to him. We are sending out prayers for
his peace and for your comfort. </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">many hugs to you, Bev.</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">wen</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>