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<DIV><SPAN class=335154819-01122003><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now, now - he wasn't
being deliberately mean - just ironic that the fates seem to be conspiring
against Marta in the shoe world. On that note (marta and feet) I hope the
surgery went well and you are recovering ok, Marta. I'd been meaning to
call you..........I'm sure you know how that is.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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