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 But look you, now, you needn't run And marry another on the spot!

[Sniggering.]

Hee, hee!

[Sharply.]

You laugh?

Your Worship's fun Is irresistible.

Have done! This work's no jesting; but the best Method with mourners is a jest.

[Coming out of the throng with .]

Now my last pocket's clean and bare, Spent every stiver, every note;— A very beggar I go afloat, And pawn my watch to pay my fare!

Yes, in good time you came along. What I've collected is a song,— By no means answers to the call When needy hand and mouth ill-fed Must halve the sharing of shared bread With those who've ne'er a bit at all.

[He perceives, and points up to him.]

One more! You're welcome! If report