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THE FORCE OF ARGUMENT.
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Old Pond was a farmer, they say,
And so was old Tommy Morell.
In a humble and pottering way
They were doing exceedingly well.
They both of them carried by vote,
The Earl was a dangerous man,
So nervously clearing his throat,
One morning old Tommy began:
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