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"As I was saying," the other Professor resumed, "if you'll just think over any Poem, that contains the words -- such as,
'Peter is poor,' said noble Paul, / 'And I have always been his friend: / And, though my means to give are small, / At least I can afford to lend. / How few, in this cold age of greed, / Do good, except on selfish grounds! / But I can feel for Peter's need, / And I WILL LEND HIM FIFTY POUNDS!'