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XXIII] Was he again observed to moan, Nor ever wring his hoofs and groan,
 * Because he could not jump.

That Frog made no remark for he
 * Was dismal as a dump:

He knew the consequence must be That he would never get his fee And still he sits, in miserie,
 * Upon that ruined Pump!

"It's a miserable story!" said Bruno. "It begins miserably, and it ends miserablier. I think I shall cry. Sylvie, please lend me your handkerchief."