John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8007 Will Carleton 1845-1912 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8007 |
| AUTHOR: | Will Carleton (1845–1912) |
| QUOTATION: | Fare you well, old house! you’re naught that can feel or see, But you seem like a human bein’—a dear old friend to me; And we never will have a better home, if my opinion stands, Until we commence a-keepin’ house in the house not made with hands. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Out of the old House, Nancy. |