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FABLES FOR THE FRIVOLOUS

Perceiving this, the bactrian's frame With anger was inflated,Till, growing larger, he became Egregiously elated;  For inspiration's sudden spell  Had pointed out a way to swell.
"Ha! ha!" he proudly cried, "a fig For this, your mammoth torso!Just watch me while I grow as big As you—or even more so!"  To which magniloquential gush  His bullship simply answered "Tush!"
Alas! the frog's success was slight, Which really was a wonder,In view of how with main and might He strove to grow rotunder!  And, standing patiently the while,  The bull displayed a quiet smile.

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