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A lady who sets her heart upon a lad in uniform must prepare to change lovers pretty quickly, or her life will be but a sad one.
William Makepeace Thackeray
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Age: 52 †
Born: 1811
Born: July 18
Died: 1863
Died: December 24
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Though small was your allowance, You saved a little store: And those who save a little, Shall get a plenty more.
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I will bring order from chaos and light from darkness.
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