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'My house is all ablaze inside!
'The flames are spreading far and wide;
'The air with smoke is laden!
'My darling's in an upper room!
'Oh, save him from a fiery tomb! '
Straight, as she spoke, through sparks and fume
Came brave Lieutenant Sladen.
Quoth he: 'The horsed-escape is here, ma'am;
'We'll save your husband, never fear, ma'am!'
'Don't waste your time on _him_, I pray,
'But turn your thoughts without delay
'To things that really matter.
'For though my weaker-half's asleep,
'A faithful lap-dog, too, I keep,
'And if I hold the former cheap,
'I idolise the latter.
'Gladly, to save the best of bow-wows,
'I'd sacrifice,' she sobbed, 'my spou-ouse!
'(I'm speaking of the dog) and pricks
'His ears and barks, while as for tricks
'He never seems to tire, man!
'He'll balance sugar on his snout -- -- '
From burning windows came a shout;
Her husband suddenly leaned out
And thus addressed the fireman:
'You've seen the sort of wife I cherish;
'Then be humane and -- let me perish! '
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