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Spinster Ruth

There was once an old spinster named Ruth Who was renowned for stretching the truth "Tho' many young swains wooed me, I could have married" said she, "But found them lecherous and uncouth!"

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Date: 1/13/2021 4:37:00 AM
Sounds like good as any excuse from Ruth! LOL
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Date: 2/26/2020 9:23:00 AM
Great Limerick Bob. Hugs
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Date: 2/12/2020 7:14:00 AM
Wonder if she ever found Mr. Right, sounds a difficult lady to live with but Lindsay said it all, the great chaps like you and him have been taken! Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 2/10/2020 9:49:00 PM
Hello Bob … No wonder Ruth is still searching Bob. All the wonderful blokes like you and me have been taken - thanks Bob - Lindsay
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/11/2020 9:45:00 AM
Right on, Lindsay! She missed her chance! G'day on you, Mate! - Bob
Date: 2/10/2020 3:56:00 PM
Ad on behalf of Ruth: 'Looking for a couth youth. As long as he's couth! ~ Ruth
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