Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.
Lent
Lent which seems so long is short at other men’s tables.Italian.
Salmon and sermon have their season in Lent.
They have a short Lent that owe money to be paid at Easter.
Who wishes for a short Lent, let him contract a debt to be paid at Easter.Italian.