Ragged Dick

Ragged Dick
By Horatio Alger

Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Dick was above such refinement. He had no particular dislike to dirt, and did not think it necessary to remove several dark streaks on his face and hands. But in spite of his dirt and rags there was something about Dick that was attractive. It was easy to see that if he had been clean and well dressed he would have been decidedly good-looking. Some of his companions were sly, and their faces inspired distrust; but Dick had a frank, straight-forward manner that made him a favorite. 

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Washing the face and hands is considered proper in every day life, but Dick was above such refinement. He did not show dislike to dirt, and did not think to remove dark streaks on his face and hands. But in spite of his dirt and rags there was something about Dick that was attractive. If he had been clean and well dressed he would have been attractive. Some of his companions were sly, and their faces inspired distrust; but Dick was straight-forward which him a favorite.

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"What Hip Is"

Lemme show you what hip is
A lyrical genius doin my own thing
so that no one can rip this.
I know what to do
I came up from rags and rose to be the richest
Dont say nothin bout me
you dont know nothin bout the greatest in the game today
Im livin the fame and ignorin the haters.
So Imma show you what hip is,
Cuz you now rockin with the illest, the chillest,
matter of fact the realist "g" on the block
With these lyrics Ill knock the hands off your clock.
What is hip like a flip flopped paradox that makes sense
unlike a weak guy trying to box like a kangaroo, jack and the bean stalk
Jack the giant slayer, Im the air to the throne of the king of the world.
So now the end I just told you what hip is.