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The maidens of our favored land Who seek in Europe for a mate. Would therein hardly be compared To conveyancers, at any rate. The likeness is, however, marked, And evidenced by brief recitals, Since both with eagerness intent Are occupied in searching titles. The weather clerk, in modern times, Has power that is known to all, Some people foolishly suppose That sun or rain is at his call. But that the judges of our courts Can beat him it must be allowed, Since they, when properly invoked, Have power to remove a cloud. Then here's a toast to property, And here's to litigation; And here's to those authorities That never need citation. Here's one to learned counselors, And one to legal fiction, And here's to our own Court Supreme Within its jurisdiction.