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Thread #109465   Message #2289315
Posted By: Jack Campin
15-Mar-08 - 06:38 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: My Apron Deary
Subject: RE: Folklore: My Apron Deary
The 17th century versions make it a bit clearer - she got lucky. The father makes an honest (and wealthy) woman of her; she's saying the baby won't lack for anything. Pearls on the apron for a start.