Theme with Variations

I never loved a dear Gazelle-
Nor anything that cost me much;
High prices profit those who sell,
But why should I be fond of such?\

To glad me with his soft black eye
My son comes trotting home form school;
He's had a fight but can't tell why-
He always was a little fool!

But, when he came to know me well,
He kicked me out, her testy Sire:
And when I stained my hair, that Belle
Might note the change, and thus admire

And love me, it was sure to dye
A muddy green, or staring b...
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