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1862–1922

THE “COLLECTOR”

John Kendrick Bangs

I GOT a tome to-day, and I was glad to strike it, Because no other man can ever get one like it. ’ Tis poor, and badly print; its meaning’ s Greek; But what of that?’ Tis mine, and it’ s unique.

So Bah! to others, Men and brothers — Bah! and likewise Pooh! I’ ve got the best of you.

Go sicken, die, and eke repine. That book you wanted — Gad! that’ s mine!

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