Bret Harte, in The Poetical Works: Including the Drama of "The Two Men of Sandy Bar" of Bret Harte (Google eBook), Houghton, Mifflin & Company, 1882, p. 267
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With all his learning and all his lore; And the Judge would have bartered Maud's fair face For more refinement and social...
— Bret Hart on Barter
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About Bret Hart
Bret Hart (born July 2, 1957) is a Canadian actor, writer, amature and professional wrestler who is generally considered to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
About Bret Hart
Bret Hart (born July 2, 1957) is a Canadian actor, writer, amature and professional wrestler who is generally considered to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
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