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LAWYER AND CHILD
How large was Alexander, father,
That parties designate
The historic gentleman as rather
Inordinately great?
That parties designate
The historic gentleman as rather
Inordinately great?
Why, son, to speak with conscientious
Regard for history,
Waiving all claims, of course, to heights pretentious,—
About the size of me.
Regard for history,
Waiving all claims, of course, to heights pretentious,—
About the size of me.
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