The earliest known form of subject is the ecclesiastical cantus firmus, or plain song.

But may I inquire how you intend to support the establishment? If all the pupils are little ragamuffins, I’m afraid your crop won’t be profitable in a worldly sense, Mr. Bhaer.

He looked at Eve, who smiled broadly, two rougelike puffs of excitement on each apple cheekbone.

The metapodials appear to have been marked during dismemberment from the lower limbs.