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  suitcase island allegory by Scott Reinhard  
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Once upon a time...in the middle of a great sea there was an island suitcase. This island was protected by a protector giant, Maybelle. Over the years, the inhabitants of the island migrated into two camps: the city, and the country. Maybelle kept peace on the island and maintained a pleasant equilibrium.