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’Tis said of lawyers Grab and Clinch,They take an ell when you offer an inch;But I can do a smarter thing—Give me an ell, I will make it ring;If for advice you come to meWhen you are ill, I call for the fee;If any road you chance to wend,You think you’ve reached the very end,I come and give it such a turn,You find there’s something yet to learn;If to the inn you seek for rest,I chuck you in a box or chest;The beggar’s rags I make so proud,He of his garments boasts aloud;The aged and infirm with meLose caution and timidity;For, young or old, to every oneI furnish, if not muscle, bone.
’Tis said of lawyers Grab and Clinch,They take an ell when you offer an inch;But I can do a smarter thing—Give me an ell, I will make it ring;If for advice you come to meWhen you are ill, I call for the fee;If any road you chance to wend,You think you’ve reached the very end,I come and give it such a turn,You find there’s something yet to learn;If to the inn you seek for rest,I chuck you in a box or chest;The beggar’s rags I make so proud,He of his garments boasts aloud;The aged and infirm with meLose caution and timidity;For, young or old, to every oneI furnish, if not muscle, bone.
’Tis said of lawyers Grab and Clinch,
They take an ell when you offer an inch;
But I can do a smarter thing—
Give me an ell, I will make it ring;
If for advice you come to me
When you are ill, I call for the fee;
If any road you chance to wend,
You think you’ve reached the very end,
I come and give it such a turn,
You find there’s something yet to learn;
If to the inn you seek for rest,
I chuck you in a box or chest;
The beggar’s rags I make so proud,
He of his garments boasts aloud;
The aged and infirm with me
Lose caution and timidity;
For, young or old, to every one
I furnish, if not muscle, bone.