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He puts damp wood upon the tire,
That kettles cannot boil;
His are the feet that bring in mud,
And ail the carpets soil.
The papers always are mislaid ;
Who had them last, but lie?
There’s no one tosses them about
But Mr. Nobody,
The finger marks upon the doors
By none of us are made;
We never leave the blinds unclosed,
To let the curtains fade.
The ink we never spill; the boots
That lying round you see,
Are not our boots ! They all belong
To Mr, N obody!
IS IT YOU ?
T H ERE is a child— -a boy or girl—
I’m sorry it is true—
Who doesn't mind when spoken to
Is it ?— it isn't you !
O no, it can't be you !
I know a child— a boy or girl—
I ’m loth to say I do-—■
Who struck n little playmate child:
Was it?— -it wasn't you !
I hope that wasn’t you !
I know a child— a boy or girl—
I hope that such are few—
