The Humorous Speaker: Being a Choice Collection of Amusing Pieces, Both in Prose and Verse, Original and Selected; Consisting of Dialogues, Soliloquies, Parodies & C. Designed for the Use of Schools, Literary Societies, Debating Clubs, Social Circles and Domestic Entertainment |
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... thought that chiefly entertains , Because obscene , or low , or profane ; From which no useful lesson you gain , Except you , with all your might and main , Shun , as a viper , the filthy strain . But humor's good , And fun is good , If.
... thought that chiefly entertains , Because obscene , or low , or profane ; From which no useful lesson you gain , Except you , with all your might and main , Shun , as a viper , the filthy strain . But humor's good , And fun is good , If.
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... thought the old lady was so near her end ? Currie . Ah ! we must all die , brother Swipes ; and those who live longest , outlive the most . Swipes . True , true ; but since we must die , and leave our earthly possessions , it is well ...
... thought the old lady was so near her end ? Currie . Ah ! we must all die , brother Swipes ; and those who live longest , outlive the most . Swipes . True , true ; but since we must die , and leave our earthly possessions , it is well ...
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... thought this little fellow would make a first - rate lawyer , and so called to see if you would take him . Lawyer . No , madam ; he is too young yet to commence the study of the profession . But why do you think this boy so much better ...
... thought this little fellow would make a first - rate lawyer , and so called to see if you would take him . Lawyer . No , madam ; he is too young yet to commence the study of the profession . But why do you think this boy so much better ...
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... thought for himself , and said his say . Whenever a rascal strove to pass , Instead of silver , a coin of brass , He took his hammer , and said with a frown : - " The coin is spurious - Nail it down ! " John Littlejohn was firm and true ...
... thought for himself , and said his say . Whenever a rascal strove to pass , Instead of silver , a coin of brass , He took his hammer , and said with a frown : - " The coin is spurious - Nail it down ! " John Littlejohn was firm and true ...
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... thoughts to my brain that come dancing - come danc- ing ; I've had such a dream , that it really must seem To incredulous ears like romancing - romancing . No doubt it was brought on by that Madame Wharton , Who puzzled me quite with ...
... thoughts to my brain that come dancing - come danc- ing ; I've had such a dream , that it really must seem To incredulous ears like romancing - romancing . No doubt it was brought on by that Madame Wharton , Who puzzled me quite with ...
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