Quote#Sadness
We done poor Muvver proud when she went out—
Quote byC. J. Dennis · 1876–1938
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: ', XII. Uncle Jim.
English (original)
We done poor Muvver proud when she went out— A slap-up send-orf, trimmed wiv tears an' crape.
— C. J. Dennis
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