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DIVISION OF PROPERTY.
Some sailors were starving at sea On a raft where they happened to be, When one of the crew Who was hidden from view Was found to be feasting most free. Then they cursed him in language profane, Because there on the pitiless main While the others did starve, He could ladle and carve, Eating food which they could not obtain. “But,” said he, “’tis my own little store! To feed all of you would take more! If I shared, ’twould be found That it would not go round; And you all would starve on as before! “It would only prolong your distress To distribute this one little mess! The supply is so small I had best eat it all, For me it will comfort and bless!” This reasoning sounded most fair, But the men had large appetites there, And while he explained They ate all that remained, Forgetting to leave out his share!
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