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Ned Farmer's Scrap Book.

So, success to thee, Old England,
Who, 'mong thy blessings rare,
Hast still one toast, proud Briton's boast,
"Thy bright eyed Daughters fair!"
And should oppressive foemen dare
'Gainst thee to lift a hand,
Thy sons shall show the love they owe
To thee, their native land!

Hypocricy is a masquerade dress lent by the Devil, which will be expected to be personally returned by the wearer.

Unpretended Love, Disinterested Friendship, Political Honesty, and Tortoiseshell Tom Cats, are four things rarely to be met with.