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C J Dennis - The IncubusC J Dennis - The Incubus
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Who wants a nice white elephant,   Quite fit in wind and limb? An ornament for any gent   Who can find use for him. It won`t pay us to kill the cuss;   But we can`t afford his keep. Who wants a nice white elephant?   We`ll sell or lease him cheap. Who wants a nice white elephant?   He`d make a lovely pet. In rich, fat days we loved his way,   But in these times of fret He`s sort of grown too big for us   To fondle, groom and feed. Who wants a fine white elephant   Of most exclusive breed? Who wants a nice white elephant?   Of noble lineage he. His breed is by State Jealousy   Out of Prosperity. The rich years thro` he grew and grew,   And, ah, we loved him so. But we can`t afford his bed and board,   And we`d like to let him go. Who`ll buy a nice white elephant?   No decent bid refused. We love him yet, altho` our pet   Has often been abused. But come on, gents, walk up, walk up.   Our funds, alas, are scant. Altho` we once were sold a pup   Who`ll buy an elephant?
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