"I never lost as much but twice"

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XL.

I never lost as much but twice,
And that was in the sod ;
Twice have I stood a beggar
Before the door of God !

Angels, twice descending,
Reimbursed my store.
Burglar, banker, father,
I am poor once more !

 


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