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The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.
For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
The girl is the smallest portion of herself. [The girl is all
crinoline and chignon.]
The girl is the smallest portion of herself. [The girl is all
crinoline and chignon.]
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
Everyone has his besetting sin.
Everyone has his besetting sin.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
