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The Jinn

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To call a Jinn the only thing     One needed was a magic ring.     You rubbed the ring and forth there came     A monster born of smoke and flame,     A thing of Vapor, Fume and Glare     Ready to waft you anywhere.     The magic Jinns of yesterday     The wand of Science now obey.     You ring, and lo! with rush and roar     The panting monster's at the door,     A thing of Vapor, Fume and Glare     Ready to take you anywhere.     What's in a name? What choice between     The Giants, Jinn and Gasolene?

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