Quotes About Farthings

Oranges and lemons,Say the bells of St. Clement's.You owe me five farthings,Say the bells of St. Martin's.When will you pay me?Say the bells of Old Bailey.When I grow rich,Say the bells of Shoreditch.

Oranges and Lemons, say the bells of St. Clements, You owe me five farthings, say the bells of St. Martins. When will you pay me? say the bells of Old Bailey. When I grow rich, say the bells of Shoreditch. When will that be? say the bells of Stepney. I'm sure I don't know, says the great bell at Bow. Here comes a candle to light you to bed, And here comes a chopper to chop off your head.

Our wants are many, our farthings few; And oft we sleep in the rain and dew! Our evening meal is a turnip stew; In spite of all we're a jolly crew!

It's a bit o' real lace, ses the gal, twisting her 'ead round to look at the collar; it cost me one and two-three only last night. One an' wot? ses Charlie, who, not being a married man, didn't understand 'er. One shilling, ses the gal, two pennies, and three farthings. D'ye understand that?