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A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
I have other fish to fry.
I have other fish to fry.
He that marries late, marries ill.
He that marries late, marries ill.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
Farre shooting never kild bird.
Farre shooting never kild bird.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
