The goldfinch, or, New modern songster. Being a select collection of the most admired Scots and English songs, cantatas &c |
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... God bless her ! she's kindred , child , and wife , I would not change my station for any other in life ; No lawyer , surgeon , or doctor , e'er had a groat from me , I care for nobody , no not I , if nobody cares for me .
... God bless her ! she's kindred , child , and wife , I would not change my station for any other in life ; No lawyer , surgeon , or doctor , e'er had a groat from me , I care for nobody , no not I , if nobody cares for me .
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