"I rented a [sewing machine] and lined 10 coffins," recalls Megan Duckett.

梅甘回忆说，“我租了一台缝纫机，缝出了10个棺材。”

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When Duckett, 36, started her theatrical drapery manufacturing business, Sew What? Inc., in 1997, she found many companies eager to work with a woman entrepreneur.

1997年，当36岁的Duckett创建她的纺织公司时，她发现许多公司都喜欢和女性创业家合作。

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Vicar of St Martin's, the Reverend Raphael Duckett, agreed the school could use the church hall.

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Mr Duckett said Ms Dorries was a hard-working MP but the appearance might "detract from the gravitas" of her role.

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However, there was no guarantee Ms Dorries will be selected to stand as a Conservative in the 2015 General Election, Mr Duckett added.

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