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In Bartlett's 16th ed., p.118, note 2:
If thou of fortune be bereft,
And in they store there be but left
Two loaves -- sell one, and with the dole
Buy hyacinths to feed they soul.
James Terry White (1945-1920), "Not by Bread Alone"[1907]
Joyce Conklin jconkli@ed.co.sanmateo.ca.us
San Mateo Union High School District (ret.)
San Mateo, CA
On Thu, 29 Aug 1996, Betty Carpenter wrote:
> Please, can someone share with me the quote regarding two loaves of
> breead and selling one to buy a hyacinth? I know I saw it on our LM_NET
> earlier this summer.
> I've just searched our archives for a very long time to find this on my
> own, but I was unsuccessful.
> Thank you.
> Betty Carpenter
>
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