I saw a camel in a hat regarding passersby
Drookles, squeeds and padnocks stood behind him piled high.
I asked him what he does all day and this was his reply:

"The customers try hard to keep from going overboard
And my job's to inspire them so caution gets ignored,
Then sell them things that they don't need and really can't afford."

I thanked him but went on my way. That thought just left me cold.
To think of all the padnocks, squeeds and drookles that he's sold
Which these poor folk could do quite well without if truth be told.

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