mated quotes

  • Have I a wife? Bedam I have! But we was badly mated. Ihit hera greatclout onenight And now we'reseparated. And mornin's going to me work I meets her on the quay: 'Good mornin'to you, ma'am!'says I,'To hell with ye!' says she.

    - L(eonard) A(lfred) G(eorge) Strong
    Dublin Days,'The Brewer's Man'.

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