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1866–1951

“WHY?”

Gelett Burgess

Josephus never yet was heard To say but just one single word! When father said to go to bed, Then “Why?” was all Josephus said.

When mother bade him stop his play, Then “Why?” Josephus used to say. He always made the same reply. ‘ Twas never anything but “WHY?”

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