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Man whose wife gives him bath only once a week comforted by one who does so once a year.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Consolation in misfortune. · Consolation by thought of others worse placed. · view the constellation · filed as J882.3

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  • IndiaThompson-Balys.
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Man with unfaithful wife comforted when he sees the queen's unfaithfulnessMan with unfaithful wife comforted when he sees jealous husband who carefully guards wife cuckolded

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