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 father he died, but I can't tell you how, He left me six horses to drive in my plough.



I sold my six horses, and I bought me a cow, I'd fain have made a fortune, but did not know how.

I sold my cow, and I bought me a calf; I'd fain have made a fortune, but lost the best half.