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

Volume 10 — IN ELIZABETH'S DAY

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BY WALLACE RICE

Who would not give the treasure Of very many lives If some kind fate would pleasure To let him be where Ben is A-playing Kit at tennis, Or playing Will at fives? The racquet ne'er so deftly Is turned, whoever strives, The ball flies ne'er so swiftly As thought and tongue where Ben is A-playing Kit at tennis, Or playing Will at fives.

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