_First_ in long, but not in short;
_Second_ in hop, but not in malt;
_Third_ in Ellen, also in Anne;
_Fourth_ in wagon, not in van;
_Fifth_ in fun, but not in sport;
_Sixth_ in teach, but not in taught;
_Seventh_ in ale, but not in stout;
_Eighth_ in bawl, but not in shout;
_Ninth_ in mould, but not in sand;
_Tenth_ in water, but not in land.
In these rhymes there may be found
A living poet much renowned.
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What is it that always has some hitch about it?--A harness.
Which is the most contemptuous bird?--The owl; he hoots at everything.