Rosemary and Pansies/Jones's Progress

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JONES'S PROGRESS

Jones was a Socialist when he'd naught to lose, And passionately did the rich abuse: When he became a well-paid overseer By Radical lights he did his conduct steer: In business for himself and well-to-do The Liberal cause he did with favour view: But as his wealth grew daily more and more, He, as a Whig, his former faith forswore: Then, having bought a title, could his story End otherwise than by leaving him a Tory?
Before you blame him, ask yourself if you In his place would not the same course pursue?
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