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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave When every blessed thing you have is made of silver or of gold you long for simple pewter. - Quote by W.S. Gilbert

When every blessed thing you have is made of silver or of gold you long for simple pewter.

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Perhaps if you address the lady Most politely most politely Flatter and impress the lady Most politely most politely Humbly beg and humbly sue She may deign to look on you.
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