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 are certain things—as, a spider, a ghost, The income-tax, gout, an umbrella for three— That I hate; but the thing that I hate the most Is a thing they call the Sea.

Pour some salt water over the floor— Ugly I'm sure you'll allow it to be: Suppose it extended a mile or more, That's very like the Sea.

Beat a dog till he howls outright— Cruel, but all very well for a spree: Suppose that he did so day and night, That would be like the Sea.