Chapter IX

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But still, with all the wisdom of a hundred million years,
He tried to be more sanguine and resist his growing fears,
Till Palæolithic ages brought Dame Nature’s latest joys
And all that Golden Island rang and rippled with the noise.
“Good gracious!” said the Zagabog;
“God bless us!” cried the Zagabog,
“They’re little girls and boys!”