"Taking three as the subject to reason about, (A convenient number to state) We add seven, and ten, and then multiply out By one-thousand diminished by eight."The result we proceed to divide, as you see, By nine-hundred and ninety and two, Then subtract seventeen, and the answer must be Exactly and perfectly true."The method employed I would gladly explain (While I have it so clear in my head) If I had but the time, and you had but the brain, But much yet remains to be said."