Cr—— loves artists as he loves his Meat

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Cr[omek] loves artists as he loves his Meat. [Cr—— del.] He loves the Art, but 'tis the Art to Cheat. ________________________________________

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Cr—— loves artists as he loves his Meat He loves the Art but tis the Art to Cheat ________________________________________