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Your support makes all the difference.Here's a Valentine's weekend chance for four readers to win pounds 50 worth of books in the form of vouchers from Waterstone's. Simply identify the following fictional characters from their "lonely hearts" ads.
1 Girl-about-town seeks well-heeled gent of generous disposition. Absolutely no strings attached. Prison record not a disadvantage. Age irrelevant, no time wasters or aspiring young writers please.
2 Ample, generous-bosomed mother of six seeks lusty liaison with young man of stamina and enthusiasm. Kent area. Cocktail waiter preferred.
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10 Adventurous self-sufficient woman seeks forgiving partner to share quiet years and wonderful anecdotes. Chequered past, but financially secure. No longer interested in marriage. Legal background an advantage.
Send your answers on a post card to:
Honor Wilson-Fletcher, Waterstone's, Capital Court, Capital Interchange Way, Brentford Middx TW8 OEX Don't forget to include your name and address on the card. Closing date for entries is Saturday 20 February. All correct answers will be entered into a draw. The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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