First come, first served.

 

First come, first served.
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Act II, scene 1.

 

John Fletcher

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Cause now that I can see you,
I don't think you're worth a second glance.
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and now you're gone and they're wasted on me.
So much for your endearing sense of charm, it served you well
and now it's gone and you're wasted on me.

 

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