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"My First—but don't suppose," he said,
 * "I'm setting you a riddle—

Is—if your Victim be in bed, Don't touch the curtain at his head,
 * But take it in the middle,

"And wave it slowly to and fro,
 * As if the wind was at it;

And in a minute's time or so He'll be awake—and this you'll know
 * By hearing him say &apos;Drat it!&apos;