Adders Quote by Ambrose Bierce

“ADDER, n. A species of snake. So called from its habit of adding funeral outlays to the other expenses of living.” quote by Ambrose Bierce — Download Open image

“ADDER, n. A species of snake. So called from its habit of adding funeral outlays to the other expenses of living.”

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