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Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.
Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.
The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.