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6 of wine with him, was denied again and again; but by importunity she was persuaded. And he espying the tanner, called him in to help bear the charges’ and not imagining he was a suitor to the same widow. And both of them espying the parson, called him in. expecting to make him their solicitor. So they were all merrily drawn into Cupid’s paradise. But when each had discovered his intentions to the others, they were all exceedingly perplexed, not knowing how this division might end.

At last it was desired of her to declare which of them she liked best, and she answered. That she loved them alike and thanked them for their charges.



Then quoth the Parson, can you find in your heart to marry me?