The harvest is gathered, and the barns are full. The best month for
brewing—domestic storms and natural convulsions brewing as well as
porter. Get all you can out of your friends. Make love to pretty women
with money. If you go to California take care you don't dig up brass for
gold. Take heed, the world will come to an end some day; pay your rent
if you are obliged—not otherwise. Avoid breaking your leg in three
places, five of your ribs, putting your collar-bone out, and fracturing
your skull.
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