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.