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 The fellow, staring, scratch'd his head,
 * And idly stretch'd his jaw:

At length to in answer said —
 * "Eh! Je vous n'etends pas."

"What, this too his!" exclaims ,
 * "His riches have no end, —

"I wish my pockets were as full —
 * "Would I had such a friend!"

Strolling along another day,
 * To feast his eager eyes,

A lady pass'd him, young and gay —
 * He stood in fix'd surprise.