William Cowper.

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The Victim of Circumstances.
By an Outcast.

Who tucked me up in bed at night,

And cried as she blew out the light:

“Now go to sleep, you little fright?”—

My Mother!

Who patted me upon the head,

And in the gruffest accents said:

“Get out, you oaf, and earn your bread?”—