SONNET ON PARTING
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HE travelled by the mail, On incognito scale, With cautious care, and reck, Of varied tricks of art. For he had made a bag, Of most extensive swag, From bank where he was sec., And didn't want to part. But story of his trick, By telegraphic tick, Brought him to book, and check, It gave him quite a start, He had it by a neck, 'Twas rough to have to part!