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The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.)

Volume 10 — TEACHING BY EXAMPLE

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BY JOHN G. SAXE

"What is the 'Poet's License,' say?" Asked rose-lipped Anna of a poet. "Now give me an example, pray, That when I see one I may know it." Quick as a flash he plants a kiss Where perfect kisses always fall. "Nay, sir! what liberty is this?" "The Poet's License,—that is all!"

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