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In the western part of England lived a gentleman of large fortune, whose name was Merton
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"In the western part of England lived a gentleman of large fortune, whose name was Merton"

- Thomas Day

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Day between June 22, 1748 and September 28, 1789. He/she was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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