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Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.
As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
By all that's good and glorious.
By all that's good and glorious.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
