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Ignorant people always suppose that popular writers are wonderfully well-paid - and must be making rapid fortunes - because they neither starve in garrets, nor wear rags - at least in America.
Eliza Leslie
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Eliza Leslie
Age: 70 †
Born: 1787
Born: November 15
Died: 1858
Died: January 1
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