I was much distressed by next door people who had twin babies & played the violin: but one of the twins died, & the other has eaten the fiddle - so all is peace. (Edward Lear)

I was much distressed by next door people who had twin babies & played the violin: but one of the twins died, & the other has eaten the fiddle - so all is peace.

Edward Lear

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