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A Mixed Marriage

Said Tom to Pussie, "Out of nine,
Eight lives I'd give to make you mine."
"Alas," said Pussie with a tear,
"I'd not so long outlive you, dear!"
Whereat, with plighting paw and purr,
Nine lives to nine united were.

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