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Tobogganing on Parnassus by Franklin P. Adams
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Haply I order apple pie,
But NOT your counsel or advice;
You rub your hands and tell me: "Why,
The mince is very nice."

You hide my hat, you hide my coat.
Let others, if they care to, give,
But as to this here gentle pote--
Be glad he lets you live.


IV

TO THE APARTMENT HOUSE TELEPHONE GIRL


Proud, imperious female person
That presideth o'er my 'phone,
Hearken while I do some verse on
Thee, and thee alone.

Puffed and pompadoured and ratted,
Reading _Munsey's_ all the day,
Pony-coated, otter-hatted--
Listen to my lay:

When I beg in desperation,
"Eight O Seven Riverside,"
Why do I get "Information"?
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