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James Drummond Burns Quotes: The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley And leave us nought but grief and pain For promised joy.
         

The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley And leave us nought but grief and pain For promised joy.


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The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley And leave us nought but grief and pain For promised joy.
         



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