MY LEGACIES.
When I read, as oft it happens,
That some kicky millionaire,
Has just died and left a fortune
For his relatives to share,
That some kicky millionaire,
Has just died and left a fortune
For his relatives to share,
Then I say alas!—if only
That old chap had known me,
If I'd had the happy fortune
To have been his legatee.
That old chap had known me,
If I'd had the happy fortune
To have been his legatee.
For although I've been remembered
By departed kith and kin,
I have never had the present
Of a legacy of tin.
By departed kith and kin,
I have never had the present
Of a legacy of tin.
Uncle Samuel always liked me,
Though he could not leave me wealth,
But I have the gout in memory
Of his poor rheumatic self.
Though he could not leave me wealth,
But I have the gout in memory
Of his poor rheumatic self.
And Aunt Mary, heaven give her
All the peace that she deserves,
Left me as a last memento
A large legacy of nerves.
All the peace that she deserves,
Left me as a last memento
A large legacy of nerves.
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