The Henson Journals
Tue 9 December 1913
Volume 19, Page 82
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Tuesday, December 9th, 1913.
Will poor folks lie,
That have afflictions on them, knowing 'tis
A punishment or trial? Yes: no wonder,
When rich ones scarce tell true: to lapse in fullness
Is sorer than to lie for need; and falsehood
Is worse in kings than beggars.
Cymbeline. III. sc. vi.