An' cranreuch cauld ! But Mousie, thou art no thy lane, In proving foresight may be vain; The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an CARLYLE'S ESSAY ON BURNS - Page 77by WILLARD C. GORE - 1915Full view - About this book
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