"As I have a line to state just to let you know that I am still soluberious under the superiority of the Supreme-Being, hoping to hear the same likewise from you."

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THE IMPERIAL INFANTICIDE.

It was a mighty Emperor

Of ancient pedigree

Who said, "The future of our race

Lies on the rolling sea!"

And straightway laboured to fulfil

His royal guarantee.