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E was a Glug of simple charm; He wished no living creature harm. His kindly smile like sunlight fell On all about, and wished them well. Yet, 'spite the cheerful soul of Sym, The great Sir Stodge detested him.

The stern Sir Stodge and all his Swanks— Proud Glugs of divers grades and ranks, With learning and attainments great— Had never learned to conquer hate. And, failing in their A. B. C., Were whipt by Master Destiny.

'Twas thus that Gosh's famous schools Turned out great hordes of learned fools: Turned out the ship without a sail, Turned out the kite with leaden tail, Turned out the mind that could not soar Because of foolish weights it bore.