<h3><SPAN name="THE_PATHS_OF_RASHNESS" id="THE_PATHS_OF_RASHNESS"></SPAN>THE PATHS OF RASHNESS</h3>
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<p>Up to the sky the birdman flew<br/>
And looped some loops that were bold and new.<br/>
The people marvelled at nerve so great<br/>
And gasped or cheered as he tempted fate,<br/>
More daring each day than the day before,<br/>
Till the birdman fell and arose no more.<br/>
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The bandit bragged of his daylight crimes<br/>
And said: "I'm the wonder of modern times."<br/>
Bolder and bolder his thefts became,<br/>
And the people shook when they heard his name.<br/>
He boasted: "I'm one that they'll never get."<br/>
But he jollied himself into Joliet.<br/>
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Well, son, I suppose you would be admired<br/>
For the valorous habit that you've acquired<br/>
Of rushing at each little girl you meet<br/>
And hugging her tight in the public street.<br/>
But the day will come, I have not a doubt,<br/>
When you'll stagger home with an eye scratched out.<br/></p>
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