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The Ingoldsby Legends

or, Mirth and Marvels. By Thomas Ingoldsby [i.e. R. H. Barham]

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“Dear Friend,” it continued, “all's up with me—I
Have nothing on earth now to do but to die!
And, as death clears all scores, you're no longer my debtor;
I should take it as kind Could you come—never mind—
If you're love don't persaude you, why,—don't let this letter!”