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POEMS BY CLARA A. MERRILL
A LESSON WELL TAUGHT
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Along down the street walked a dandy Who sported more beauty than brain; He was dressed in an elegant fashion And carried a gold headed cane. With nothing to do, he was strolling— Just seeking amusement and fun.—But his practical joke caused him sorrow, And this is the way it was done.
"Bah jove! here comes an old crone— Now excitement I anticipate!"And his vest was pulsative with laughter Thus causing his cheeks to inflate. With a jug in her hand, and a basket, She was wending her way from the store,—A powerful woman from Erin's fair isle Weighing two hundred and ninety—or more.
As she with quick footsteps approaches This intrigue he hastily planned:—To jostle against her, in passing, And knock the things out of her hand.
