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Assurance And Insurance
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STERNE, the author of the Sentimental Journey, who had the credit of
treating his wife very ill, was one day talking to Garrick in a fine
sentimental manner in praise of conjugal love and fidelity: The
husband, said he, with amazing assurance, who behaves unkindly to his
wife, deserves to have his house burnt over his head.--If you think
so, replied Garrick, I hope your house is insured.
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