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1878–1917

THE HUXTER

Edward Thomas

HE has a hump like an ape on his back; He has of money a plentiful lack; And but for a gay coat of double his girth There is not a plainer thing on the earth

This fine May morning. But the huxter has a bottle of beer; He drives a cart and his wife sits near Who does not heed his lack or his hump;

And they laugh as down the lane they bump This fine May morning.

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