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When the fig growns on the thistle, And the silk purse on the sow; When one swallow brings the summer, And blue moons on her brow! ! ! ! !
Then we may look for strength and skill, Experience, good health, good will, Art and science well combined, Honest soul and able mind, Servants built upon this plan, One to wait on every man, Patiently from youth to age, -- For less than a street cleaner's wage!