You are old, Father William." the young man cried,
"The few locks which are left you are grey;
You are hale, Father William-a hearty old man:
Now tell me the reason, I pray. (Robert Southey)

You are old, Father William." the young man cried, "The few locks which are left you are grey; You are hale, Father William-a hearty old man: Now tell me the reason, I pray.

Robert Southey

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