What is a church - Our honest sexton tells, 'Tis a tall building, with a tower and bells.
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A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still, and it will die of itself.
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Secrets with girls, like loaded guns with boys, Are never valued till they make a noise.
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Her air, her manners, all who saw admired Courteous though coy, and gentle though retired The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed, And ease of heart her every look conveyed.
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