Works of Washington Irving: SalmagundiJ. B. Lippincott & Company, 1871 |
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Page 162 - In all thy humours, whether grave or mellow, Thou'rt such a touchy, testy, pleasant fellow ; Hast so much wit, and mirth, and spleen about thee, There is no living with thee, nor without thee.