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In Residence
In Residence (1904), PDF p. 38
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26 BALLADE OF THE BACKS
He paddles like a honey-bee ;
His golden boots are made at Flack’s ;
You often see a man like he
Upon the backs—upon the backs,
ENVOI
Prince, you may storm Sevastopool,
With Maxim’s thwacks and axe attacks;
I ply the deft Canadian tool
Upon the backs—upon the backs.
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