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'Why then, here's some Dirt in my Tea-cup.'‥'Poh! you must eat a Peck of Dirt before you die.'

[1738 Swift Polite Conversation i. 48]

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'Why then, here's some Dirt in my Tea-cup.'‥'Poh! you must eat a Peck of Dirt before you die.'

[1738 Swift Polite Conversation i. 48]

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