The fisherman looked in his face,

And answered him boldly: “My friend,

How you ever were packed in that space

Is something I don’t comprehend.

Pray do me the favor to show me how you

Can do it, as large as you are.”

The genie retorted: “That’s just what I’ll do!”

And promptly reëntered the jar.

The fisherman corked him up tight:

The genie protested and raved,