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FOR CHILDREN
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And bitterly addressed him thus—
"Sir! you have disappointed us!
We had intended you to be
The next Prime Minister but three:
The stocks were sold; the Press was squared;
The Middle Class was quite prepared.
But as it is!... My language fails!

Go out and govern New South Wales!"

The Aged Patriot groaned and died: