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EPIGRAM.
[Says Soot to the Lawyer]
Says Soot to the Lawyer,
Whence comes it about;
Though we're both black in trade,
That none at you flout?
Whence comes it about;
Though we're both black in trade,
That none at you flout?
In city and village
All flee at your frown;
But we, like to strollers,
Must call ev'ry town.
All flee at your frown;
But we, like to strollers,
Must call ev'ry town.
Ha! ha! quoth the penman,
You work to the light!
While we, quite contrary,
Make deeds dark as night.
You work to the light!
While we, quite contrary,
Make deeds dark as night.
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