"Chirograph" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
In old English law
The last part of a fine of land, commonly called the
foot of the fine.
A writing which, requiring a counterpart, was engrossed
twice on the same piece of parchment, with a space between, in which
was written the word chirographum, through which the parchment was cut,
and one part given to each party. It answered to what is now called a
charter party.
It is beyond a doubt that everyone should have time for some special delight, if only five minutes each day to seek out a lovely flower or cloud or star, or learn a verse to brighten another’s dull task. What is the use of such terrible diligence as many tire themselves out with, if they always postpone their exchanges of smiles with Beauty and Joy to cling to irksome duties and relations?
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