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James Branch Cabell

(1879—1958)

U.S. fantasy novelist

I shall marry in haste, and repeat at leisure.

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James Branch Cabell

(1879-1958), The Silver Stallion The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true. www.english-slang.com

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[at leisure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Not at work; not busy; with free time; at rest. * /Come and visit us some evening when you're at leisure./ 2. or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(1863-1935) U.S. poet Manuscript: something submitted in haste and returned at leisure. www.english-slang.com

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[make haste] {v. phr.} To move fast; hurry. - Rarely used in speaking. * /The dog wriggled into one end of the hollow log, and the rabbit made haste to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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