Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 03 by Jean de La Fontaine
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NEIGHBOUR
But then, upon the ground This girl was thrown, and never cried nor frown'd; You laugh.-- WIFE Indeed I do, 'twas myself. NEIGHBOUR A flannel petticoat display'd the elf. WIFE 'Twas mine: NEIGHBOUR Be patient:--and inform me, pray, If this were worn by you or her to-day? There lies the point, for, if you'll me believe, Your husband did--the most you can conceive. WIFE How hard of credence!--'twas myself I vow. NEIGHBOUR |
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