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GENESIS

God said, "Let there be Crime," and the commandBrought Satan, leading Stoneman by the hand."Why, that's Stupidity, not Crime," said God—"Bring what I ordered." Satan with a nodReplied, "This is one element—when IThe other—Opportunity—supplyIn just equivalent, the two'll affineAnd in a chemical embrace combineAnd Crime result—for Crime can only beStupiditate of Opportunity."So leaving Stoneman (not as yet endowedWith soul) in special session on a cloud,Nick to his sooty laboratory went,Returning soon with t'other element."Here's Opportunity," he said, and putPen, ink, and paper down at Stoneman's foot.He seized them—Heaven was filled with fires and thunders,And Crime was added to Creation's wonders!