Quote by Hilaire Belloc, Cautionary Tales

Matilda told such dreadful lies,It made one gasp and stretch one's eyes;Her aunt, who from her earliest youth,Had kept a strict regard for truth,Attempted to believe Matilda:The effort very nearly killed her.

Matilda told such dreadful lies,It made one gasp and stretch

Topics: Deception/Lying By Hilaire Belloc, Cautionary Tales

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