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Fare you well, old house! you're naught that can feel or see,
But you seem like a human bein'—a dear old friend to me;
And we never will have a better home, if my opinion stands,
Until we commence a-keepin' house in the house not made with hands.

— Will Carleton

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There's lots of people—this town wouldn't hold them;
Who don't know much excepting what's told them.

To appreciate heaven well
'Tis good for a man to have some fifteen minutes of hell.

Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out.

In danger, mind you, a woman behind you
Can turn your blood to fire.

Not a log in this buildin' but its memories has got
And not a nail in this old floor but touches a tender spot.

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