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DYING IN HARNESS.
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"Yes, that's what it means; 'tis a little word;
"But, mates, the strongest ship
That ever was built is a baby's toy
"When it copes with an Arctic Nip."



DYING IN HARNESS.


ONLY a fallen horse, stretched out there on the road.
Stretched in the broken shafts, and crushed by the heavy load;
Only a fallen horse, and a circle of wondering eyes
Watching the 'frighted teamster goading the beast to rise.

Hold! for his toil is over—no more labor for him;
See the poor neck outstretched, and the patient eyes grow dim;