IM A MAN. When Im a man, said little Carle, A President Ill be,And live in the White House, and have Great crowds to call on me ! Ill have a golden chariot, And lots of horses fine;Have bon-bons nice for every meal, And ask the kings to dine; Ill have a toy and candy shop,With splendid sleds and… … When Im a grown-up man Ill wearMy best clothes every day, Ill play ball in the parlor, andIll always have my way! 312 WHEN IM A MAN. Ill make each day a holiday,With Christmas all the year, And every night with toys and things,Old Santa Glaus — Oh — dear —
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