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... town The town was in a flutter . The gallants viewed her feet and hands , And swore they never saw such wee things ; The gossips met in purring bands , And tore her piecemeal o'er the tea - things . The former drank the Doctor's health ...
... town The town was in a flutter . The gallants viewed her feet and hands , And swore they never saw such wee things ; The gossips met in purring bands , And tore her piecemeal o'er the tea - things . The former drank the Doctor's health ...
Page 438
... town of Nice ! the town of Nice ! Where once mosquitoes buzzed and stung , And never gave me any peace , The whole year round when I was young ! Eternal winter chills it yet , It's always cold , and mostly wet . Lord Brougham sate on ...
... town of Nice ! the town of Nice ! Where once mosquitoes buzzed and stung , And never gave me any peace , The whole year round when I was young ! Eternal winter chills it yet , It's always cold , and mostly wet . Lord Brougham sate on ...
Page 758
... Town . At Pole Cat , too , he spent a week , Till friends from Bull Ring came , And made him spend a day with them In hunting forest - game . Then , with his carpet - bag in hand , To Dog Town next he went ; Though stopping at Free Negro ...
... Town . At Pole Cat , too , he spent a week , Till friends from Bull Ring came , And made him spend a day with them In hunting forest - game . Then , with his carpet - bag in hand , To Dog Town next he went ; Though stopping at Free Negro ...
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