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Show I - , , . The Emperor and I. Tho CJermnn Emperor nnd I Within the solf-snme year were born, Beneath tho sclf-sumo sky, Upon tho self-snma morn; A Knlsnr he. of blub, estate. And I tho usual chance of fate. Ills father was a prince; nnd mine "Why, Just n farmer, that Is all. Mara still aro stars, although somo shine. And some roll hid In mtdnlcht's pall. But argue, cavil nil you can, Uy sire was Just as good a man. Tho Gorman Emperor nnd I Kat, drink, nml sloep tho self-samo i wny; For bieatl Is bread, and plo Is plo, And kings ca. ent but thrlco a day, ind sleep will only como to thoso whose mouths and stomachs are not foes. I rise nt six nnd tjo to work. And he nt five nnd does tho same; Ve both have cares wo cannot shirk; Mlno nro for loved ones, his for fame. Ho may llvo best, I cannot toll; I'm suro I wish tho Kaiser welt. I havo a wlfo, and so has he; Ami yet. It pictures do not err. As far nn human sight can seo Mlno Is by lout? odds twice as fair. Say, would I trade those eyes dark brown? Not for nn empress nnd hor crown. And so tho Emperor nnd I On this one point could no er acres; lloieover, wo will never try. Ills frnu suits him and mlno suits mo. And though his sons one day may rule, Mlno stand At In public school. go lot the Kaiser have his way. Hid kings and nations tumble down, I have my freedom and my say. And fertr no ruler and his crown; Tor I, unknown to fame or war, Live where oaoh man Is emporor. Iloston Qlobt. |