"Ay, there you posed him; I respect the chair,
But man is man, although the man's a mayor.
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If Muggins live—no, no!—if Muggins die,
He'll quit his office—neighbour, shall I try?"—
"I'll speak my mind, for here are none but friends:
They're all contending for their private ends;
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No public spirit, once a vote would bring;
}