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The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
 No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the 
semblance of courtesy.  
 No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the 
semblance of courtesy. 
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
 And quick his colour went and came,
 As fear and rage alternate rose.  
 And quick his colour went and came,
 As fear and rage alternate rose. 
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
 Gold! gold! gold! gold!
 Bright and yellow, hard and cold!  
 Gold! gold! gold! gold!
 Bright and yellow, hard and cold! 
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
One stroke fells not an oke.
One stroke fells not an oke.