A Reasonable Affliction.
18th Century Matthew Prior EnglishA Reasonable Affliction.
On His Death-Bed poor Lubin lies: His Spouse is in Despair: With frequent Sobs, and mutual Cries, They Both express their Care. A diff'rent Cause, says Parson Sly, The same Effect may give: Poor Lubin fears, that He shall Die; His Wife, that He may Live.