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"Sir, the wind gets colder now.

And the mire grows deeper.

We believe the party will Find the path get steeper."

"Mark my footsteps, good my men.

Step you in them boldly; I am sure that you will then Feel this storm less coldly."

In the master's steps they went, Following his mission; Gladly was their money spent. Paying for admission. Tories all, if you'd be sure Power to keep possessing; Show the Unions the door; Get the country's blessing.

Basil Charles