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Facts and Fancies for the Curious

by Charles C. Bombaugh

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A Gamester’s Marriage

“I’m very much surprised,” said Harry,
“That Jane should such a gambler marry.”
“But why surprised?” her sister says,
“You know he has such winning ways.”

Changed Conditions

When Jack was poor, the lad was frank and free,
  Of late he’s grown brimful of pride and pelf;
No wonder that he has forgotten me,
  Since, it is plain, he has forgot himself.

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