Some were sweet and big-sisterly, good shoulders to cry on; others eternal cheerleaders, all freckles and bobby sox; still others were serious campus leaders with their blond hair in a severe twist.
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In the manner of an older sister.
By turns she could be goofy and serious, playful and big-sisterly stern.
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Some were sweet and big-sisterly, good shoulders to cry on; others eternal cheerleaders, all freckles and bobby sox; still others were serious campus leaders with their blond hair in a severe twist.
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By turns she could be goofy and serious, playful and big-sisterly stern.