Proverbial Folk-loreR.J. Clark, 1881 - 173 pagine |
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Pagina 24
... there will be drought . Again If on the 8th of June it rain To expect a wet harvest you may be fain . If the 24th of August be fair and be clear Then hope for a prosperous autumn that year . Sow wheat in mud , " Twill stand a flood 24.
... there will be drought . Again If on the 8th of June it rain To expect a wet harvest you may be fain . If the 24th of August be fair and be clear Then hope for a prosperous autumn that year . Sow wheat in mud , " Twill stand a flood 24.
Pagina 39
... . and therefore is not to be lightly entered upon ; You've tied a knot with your tongue you can't untie with your teeth . Bear and forbear . Let neither expect too much . It's a good horse that never stumbles And a good 39.
... . and therefore is not to be lightly entered upon ; You've tied a knot with your tongue you can't untie with your teeth . Bear and forbear . Let neither expect too much . It's a good horse that never stumbles And a good 39.
Pagina 40
... expect perfection . Even the sun has spots on his face . The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear ; And something , every day they live , To pity , and perhaps forgive . - Cowper . There are three companions with ...
... expect perfection . Even the sun has spots on his face . The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear ; And something , every day they live , To pity , and perhaps forgive . - Cowper . There are three companions with ...
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