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1830–1886

THE RAT.

Emily Dickinson

The rat is the concisest tenant. He pays no rent, — Repudiates the obligation, On schemes intent.

Balking our wit To sound or circumvent, Hate cannot harm A foe so reticent.

Neither decree Prohibits him, Lawful as Equilibrium.

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