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NOT GIVEN
WHEN A PERSON IS WITHOUT SHAME OR SENTIMENT, HE MIGHT
"STEAL A PENNY OFF A DEAD MAN'S EYE."
Submitter comment:
THIS REFERS TO THE TRADITION OF PUTTING PENNY'S ON A
CORPSE'S EYES.
Data entry tech comment: PENNIES
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CROSSVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN