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As office boy I made such a mark That they gave me the post of a junior clerk I served the writs with a smile so bland And I copied all the letters in a big round hand I copied all the letters in a hand so free That now I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navy In serving writs I made such a name That an articled clerk I soon became I wore clean collars and a brand-new suit For the Pass Examination at the Institute And that Pass Examination did so well for me That now I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navy