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  • IndiaThompson-Balys.
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Filed under Miserliness.

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Miser's heart found in his strong-boxMiserly husband spies on wife to see that she does not eat too much. Gets burned in the chimney and beaten in the bed where he hidesMiserly wife exposed to guests by her husbandMan is so miserly that he never drinks wine until it becomes strong. Gets full benefit from itFriar so miserly that he stays in ditch three days before "lending" a hand to his rescuersMiser dreams that he spends some money. Strangles himself in his sleepMiser decides not to commit suicide. Does not want the expense of a ropeMiser appoints himself as the sole heir of his own estateMiser decides to kill his pigs himself. Refuses to pay fee. Chain of circumstances make it infinitely more expensiveMiser is rebuked by friend. "You get no benefit from your wealth." Proves his follyMiser dies because he will not buy a candleMiser is kidnapped and held for ransomWood dealer prays for raja's death so that he can sell sandal wood for funeral pyreMiser tries to reduce sacrifice promised to god

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