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Seat

SEAT. A mythical place in a street car where many are called but few are chosen. For instance:

      Little Jack Horner 
      Sat in a corner 
  Riding down town on the "L." 
      He jumped to his feet 
      Gave a lady his seat-- 
  I'm a liar, but don't it sound well.

--Oliver Goldsmith, page 34.