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THE CRIME

Walked on a mile or so.

And then they rested on a rock

Conveniently low.

And all the little oysters stood

And waited in a row.

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"The time has come", the Walrus said,

"To talk of many things.

Of homes, and sports, and rank list rank.

Of schools, and clubs, and rings."

"'Tis tommyrot", the other said.

"They cannot all be kings".

"But wait a bit", the oysters cried,

"Before we must decide.

For some of us are doubtful,

Though others have applied".

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