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Chapter 155

CV

The following is perhaps a sly allusion to some dull-witted boy:—

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Me have me goosey a me yard,
Me no call Barny clever.
Go bring me goosey a me yard,
Me no call Barny clever.
Wheel me goosey make me see oh!
Me no call Barny clever.

Thick sour milk allowed to stand and curdle is called "barnyclebber" [Irish word, F.Y.P.].