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As I was on my travelswhom should I chance to findbut my beloved’s peoplemost welcoming and kind.

And how are things ? ” they asked me,and breathlessly went onto say I hadn’t altered,but looked a trifle wan.

I asked for the relationsand all that tedious crew,and for the cheerful puppywho squeaked, as puppies do.

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