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Never without a shilling in my purse.
Never without a shilling in my purse.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the read more
Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the passing year.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
