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Tell me not of joy: theres none Now my little sparrows gone He, just as you, Would toy and woo, He would chirp and flatt
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"Tell me not of joy: there's none Now my little sparrow's gone; He, just as you, Would toy and woo, He would chirp and flatter me, He would hang the wing awhile, Till at length he saw me smile, Lord! how sullen he would be!"

- William Cartwright

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England Flag This quote is written / told by William Cartwright between September 1, 1611 and November 29, 1643. He/she was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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