Settlements are supposed in law to be indifferent to paupers; though they are often in fact desirous of one in preference to another. (John Eardley Wilmot)

Settlements are supposed in law to be indifferent to paupers; though they are often in fact desirous of one in preference to another.

John Eardley Wilmot

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