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A Rat surrendered here
A brief career of Cheer
And Fraud and Fear.

Of Ignominy's due
Let all addicted to
Beware.

The most obliging Trap
Its tendency to snap
Cannot resist—

Temptation is the Friend
Repugnantly resigned
At last.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:02 PM | Viewed: 8580 times

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