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Very Poor and the Wightmans in Old Town
A narrator recalls visiting the Wightmans, once prospering, now living quietly in a small Old Town home. The tale contrasts Payson’s wealth and ostentation with the Wightmans' contentment and hard work, showing the phrase very poor as misapplied.
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Wightmans
Payson
Brad
Wightman
Old Town
Wilsons
Ela
Paysin
Dccan
Clara
Franklin Street
Mrs. Payson
Chora
Paysons
Rohener
Onconor
Parker
Pan
Waase
Sivyla
Hind
Tia
Didi
Lama Ponr
Ma Fin
Wightson
Oluel Coie
Mary
Sardas
Roddy
Manning
Rascluta
Laived
Wightmats
Dir
Wiehtmans
Roy
Waina
Cleveland
Hara
fClevaland
Ans
Pansalvania
Brie
Harbor Creek
Watertoy Chronicle