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Show THE CHEAT. I'd rather be poor to tho end of my days Than got to great riches by dishonor's dishon-or's ways; I'd rather be lowly and die here unknown un-known Than falsely to sit as a king on a throne. There isn't a prize that life offers I'd steal; I'd rather stay as a slave at the wheel, With honor untarnished, than come to my goal And know that to gain It I'd bartered my soul. There are things that for victory's sake I won't do, Tho goal's not the thing when the striving iB through; And I'd far rather fail with my strength nobly spent Than to cheat for success and the pleasures it meanL Edward V. Guest. |