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Mr Jonah

Mr Jonah

Ian Martin in Pearly Beach

Mr Jonah

“The Minister is on the line and wants to speak to you.”

“I can’t talk to the dominee right now. Take a message.”

“Not that kind of minister. It’s the government minister.”

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