A COMPLAINT OF THE DECAY OF BEGGARS IN THE METROPO
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Pauperism, pauper, poor man, are expressions of pity, but pity alloyed empt. No one properly contemns a beggar. Poverty is a comparative t is mocked by its quot;neig; Its poor rents and comings-in are soon summed up and told. Its pretences to property are almost ludicrous. Its pitiful attempts to save excite a smile. Every scornful companion can it. Poor man reproacreets ic mention of ion, ter, ive insults a Beggar, or t in t under ty. tetentation above y. None jostle o eject enement. No man sues o la t gentleman t I am, ratainer to t, a led captain, or a poor relation, I rue greatness of my mind, to be a Beggar.
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