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EPIGRAM by ANONYMOUS

First Line: TOM PRAIS'D HIS FRIEND (WHO CHANGED HIS STATE)
Last Line: TWILL BE THE END OF MINE
Subject(s): MARRIAGE; WEDDINGS;HUSBANDS;WIVES;

Tom prais'd his friend (who changed his state)
For binding fast himself and Kate
In union so divine:
"Wedlock's the end of life," he cried.
"Too true, alas!" said Jack, and sigh'd.—
—"'Twill be the end of mine."



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