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Show THE TAX LAW IN REAMS. I , The Collector arose with a dignified look, j He called for his pencil, his lists and his book. H With fanatical fervour and cunning wile H . He taxed every man who had made his pile. He taxed him at board, he taxed him at bed; H From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head He taxed him in sleeping, that every night He should dream of the taxes, and wake in a fright. ' He taxed him in chewing, he taxed him in smoking, I He taxed him when silerit, when solemn, when joking. H He taxed him on loans with notes fortifying H He taxed him in trading, in selling, in buying, A He taxed him living, he taxed him dying! . Never was heard such a terrible curse! ) But what gave rise H To no little surprise ' Everyone said "Thank" God, it's no worse !" Odd Lot Review. |