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Mary Antin

On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station and be fined twenty-five rubles.

Mary Antin

Birthday

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The quote means that on the birthday of a royal family member, it is required by law for every home to display a flag. If someone fails to do this, they will be taken to the police and have to pay a fine of twenty-five rubles.

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