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Difference(s) between text #135006 and text #135005

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1Old woman, old woman, will you go a-shearing?
2“Speak a little louder sir, I’m rather hard of hearing.”
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4Old woman, old woman, are you good at weaving?
5“Pray speak a little louder sir, my hearing is deceiving.”
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7Old woman, old woman, will you go a-walking?
8“Speak a little louder sir, or what’s the use of talking?”
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10Old woman, old woman, are you fond of spinning?
11“Pray speak a little louder sir, I only see you grinning.”
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13Old woman, old woman, will you do my knitting?
14“My hearing’s getting better now, come near to where I’m sitting.”
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16Old woman, old woman, shall I kiss you dearly?
17“Oh, Lord have mercy on my soul, sir. Now I hear you clearly.”

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