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8 "At least," I said, "I'm glad to find
 * A Ghost is not a dumb thing!

But pray sit down: you'll feel inclined (If, like myself, you have not dined)
 * To take a snack of something:

"Though, certainly, you don't appear
 * A thing to offer food to!

And then I shall be glad to hear— If you will say them loud and clear—
 * The Rules that you allude to."

"Thanks! You shall hear them by and by
 * This is a piece of luck!"

"What may I offer you?" said I. "Well, since you are so kind, I'll try
 * A little bit of duck.

"One slice! And may I ask you for
 * Another drop of gravy?"

I sat and looked at him in awe, For certainly I never saw
 * A thing so white and wavy.