Let me be only sure; for sooth to tell The sorest dole is d… - Jean Ingelow

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Let me be only sure; for sooth to tell
The sorest dole is doubt.

Jean Ingelow

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Jean Ingelow (March 17, 1820 – July 20, 1897) was an English poet and novelist.

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Alternative Names: Orris

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Let me be only sure; for sooth to tell The sorest dole is doubt. - Jean Ingelow

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