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And whither went he? Ask himself,
 Not me! To change of scene, I think.
Once sold the ware and pursed the pelf,
 Chaffer was scarce his meat and drink,
 Nor all his music—money-chink.

20.
Because a man has shop to mind
 In time and place, since flesh must live,
Needs spirit lack all life behind,
 All stray thoughts, fancies fugitive,
 All loves except what trade can give?