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But if there's matter for adjustment, pray Let's hear it.

I've been pondering all day Whether the thing is proper to disclose, But still the Ayes are balanced by the Noes.

I'll right you in one sentence. Ever since As plighted lover you were first installed, You've felt yourself, if I may say so, galled—

And sometimes to the quick.

You've had to wince Beneath a crushing load of obligations That you'd send packing, if good form permitted. That's what's the matter.

Monstrous accusations! My legal debts I've honestly acquitted; But other bonds next month are falling due;

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When a man weds, you see, he gets a wife—