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Show -r -r t in FROM THE FAR EAST Two Orient merchants, on lower Broadway, )own the sdowalk marched together, 'nd each bad skin, 'tis but fair to say, bout three shades darker than leather. lea-ther. A fez crowned tho short mnn's kinky wool, Tho tall chap sported n turban, And they offered gems made in far Stamboul To tickle tho dweller suburban. Tho trays thoy carried with trinkets shone To dazzlu tho passing beholder, And Persian rugs, made In Derby, Conn., Hung gracefully from each shoulder. The little fellow, with shifting look. For buyers was eagerly straining; yhllo his partner marched likcL. a Bashl Dazouk, Contented and uncomplaining. "Dig peezness Iss noddings, today, meln frlndt," Spoke the ono to his taller brother; 'Doud't the heebies got no mazumn to spendt?" "Pegob, Ol dunno!" said tho other. |