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Bachelors Quote by John Ford

“A bachelor May thrive by observation on a little, A…” quote by John Ford — Download Open image

“A bachelor May thrive by observation on a little, A single life's no burthen: but to draw In yokes is chargeable, and will require A double maintenance.”

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