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Rh "Good-night, old Turnip-top, good-night!
 * When I am gone, perhaps

They'll send you some inferior Sprite, Who'll keep you in a constant fright
 * And spoil your soundest naps.

"Tell him you'll stand no sort of trick;
 * Then, if he leers and chuckles,

You just be handy with a stick, (Mind that it's pretty hard and thick,)
 * And rap him on the knuckles!

"Then carelessly remark 'Old coon!
 * Perhaps you're not aware

That, if you don't behave, you'll soon Be chuckling to another tune—
 * And so you'd best take care!"