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... one of us was born a twin And not a soul knew which . One day ( to make the matter worse ) , Before our names were fix'd , As we were being wash'd by nurse , We got completely mix'd . B And thus , you see , by Fate's decree ,. THE TWINS,
... one of us was born a twin And not a soul knew which . One day ( to make the matter worse ) , Before our names were fix'd , As we were being wash'd by nurse , We got completely mix'd . B And thus , you see , by Fate's decree ,. THE TWINS,
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... matters that puzzle you still , You may take up an Enfield and go through a drill , Which will teach you much more than a hurried confab With regard to that art call'd the Gift of the Gab . BEHIND THE SCENES . LONG ONG , long ago I THE ...
... matters that puzzle you still , You may take up an Enfield and go through a drill , Which will teach you much more than a hurried confab With regard to that art call'd the Gift of the Gab . BEHIND THE SCENES . LONG ONG , long ago I THE ...
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... With a moderate persistence One may soon contrive to glean Matters for a mock existence From the things that might have been . Handsome , amiable , and clever- With a fortune and 22 CAROLS OF COCKAYNE . THINGS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN,
... With a moderate persistence One may soon contrive to glean Matters for a mock existence From the things that might have been . Handsome , amiable , and clever- With a fortune and 22 CAROLS OF COCKAYNE . THINGS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN,
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... matter of course , To see an old woman ride on a white horse . Sir Thomas the May'r had been heard to declare It was likely to prove an exciting affair . Shouts of acclaim from the multitude came , And clapping CHIVALRY FOR THE CRADLE ...
... matter of course , To see an old woman ride on a white horse . Sir Thomas the May'r had been heard to declare It was likely to prove an exciting affair . Shouts of acclaim from the multitude came , And clapping CHIVALRY FOR THE CRADLE ...
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... matter who was near : He talked of Reigate Junction and of trains both up and down , And referr'd to men who call'd themselves Jones , Robinson , and Brown . But when this naughty boy grew up he found the proverb true , That Fate one ...
... matter who was near : He talked of Reigate Junction and of trains both up and down , And referr'd to men who call'd themselves Jones , Robinson , and Brown . But when this naughty boy grew up he found the proverb true , That Fate one ...
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