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 So fast we stride, we'll soon be living Elucidations of their force.

One thing I've ponder'd many a day; You've studied,—what do folks intend By that same "People's Promise," pray?

A People's Promise, my good friend? That were a long investigation; But 'tis a thing that is pursued By force of sheer anticipation; A grand Idea they must make good In future, be it understood.

Thanks; I see that at any rate; But there's another point I'd fain Beg of you briefly to explain.

Speak freely.

Tell me, at what date Comes, what is call'd the future?

Why, It never does come!

Never

No, And only follows Nature so.