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 The Ungrateful Husband. "And then again the fireman, Reif, Was hired by the town, And could not justly claim relief Except the high renown; For 't was his duty to take pains To fetch inanimate remains."

Then loudly roared good Lyon, J., "Not so, good sir, I ween; No such inequitable way In any court I 've seen; He was not bound to notify, Because meanwhile your wife might die.

"Persons and goods he ought to save, Whene'er he safely can, But he's not bound to risk the grave To help another man; This plaintiff risked his life for you, So keep your word without ado."

That paltry Paige looked very blank, His counsellors likewise, And their ingratitude so rank Excited great surprise. But gallant Reif, now long live he! We drink his health with three times three.

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