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      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Shepard, Sam. 1943-

      Fool for love: & The Sad lament of Pecos Bill on the eve of killing his wife.

      I. Shepard, Sam, 1943- Sad lament of Pecos Bill on the eve of killing his wife. 1983.

      II. Title: Fool for love. II. Title: Sad lament of Pecos Bill on the eve of killing his wife.

      PS3569.H394A6 1983 812’54 83-18858

      ISBN: 0-87286-150-3

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      Contents

       FOOL FOR LOVE

       THE SAD LAMENT OF PECOS BILL ON THE EVE OF KILLING HIS WIFE