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“PETER OF THE NORTH” TO THOMAS CARLYLE
It's true that I hire my servant per day,
Per month, or per year—as he chooses;
While “Paul of the South” takes his bondman for life,
Without asking if he refuses,
T. C.,
Without asking if he refuses!
Per month, or per year—as he chooses;
While “Paul of the South” takes his bondman for life,
Without asking if he refuses,
T. C.,
Without asking if he refuses!
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But if you are judge of the merits alone,
We surely have right to inquire
The date of your service with “Paul of the South,”
And what is the length of your hire,
T. C.,
And what is the length of your hire!
We surely have right to inquire
The date of your service with “Paul of the South,”
And what is the length of your hire,
T. C.,
And what is the length of your hire!
F. B. H.
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