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Close-fisted, adj.
[“Close-fisted Scotchman!” Johnson cried]
“Close-fisted Scotchman!” Johnson cried
To thrifty J. Macpherson;
“See me—I'm ready to divide
With any worthy person.”
To thrifty J. Macpherson;
“See me—I'm ready to divide
With any worthy person.”
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Said Jamie: “That is very true—
The boast requires no backing;
And all are worthy, sir, to you,
Who have what you are lacking.”
The boast requires no backing;
And all are worthy, sir, to you,
Who have what you are lacking.”
Anita M. Bobe.
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