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Howe'er your choice fell, straight you took
 Your purchase, prompt your money rang
On counter,—scarce the man forsook
 His study of the "Times," just swang
 Till-ward his hand that stopped the clang,—

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Then off made buyer with a prize,
 Then seller to his "Times" returned;
And so did day wear, wear, till eyes
 Brightened apace, for rest was earned:
 He locked door long ere candle burned.