John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
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| Winthrop Mackworth Praed. (1802–1839) (continued) |
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| His partners at the whist-club said That he was faultless in his dealings. |
| Quince. |
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| Dame Fortune is a fickle gipsy, And always blind, and often tipsy; Sometimes for years and years together, She ’ll bless you with the sunniest weather, Bestowing honour, pudding, pence, You can’t imagine why or whence;— Then in a moment—Presto, pass!— Your joys are withered like the grass; |
| The haunted Tree. |
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| John Bull was beat at Waterloo! They’ll swear to that in France. |
| Waterloo. |
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| Of science and logic he chatters, As fine and as fast as he can; Though I am no judge of such matters, I’m sure he’s a talented man. |
| The talented Man. |
| George Pope Morris. (1802–1864) |
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| Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! 1 In youth it sheltered me, And I ’ll protect it now. |
| Woodman, spare that Tree! 1830. |
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| A song for our banner! The watchword recall Which gave the Republic her station: “United we stand, divided we fall!” It made and preserves us a nation! 2 |
| The Flag of our Union. |
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| The union of lakes, the union of lands, The union of States none can sever, The union of hearts, the union of hands, And the flag of our Union forever! |
| The Flag of our Union. |
| Note 1. See Campbell, page 516. [back] |
| Note 2. See Key, page 517. [back] |