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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 Oct 2008 10:06 PM | Viewed: 5244 times

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