A Book of Verses for ChildrenEdward Verrall Lucas |
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Page 273
... rats had eaten it out of the frame . As he look'd there came a man from his farm , He had a countenance white with alarm ; " " ' My lord , I open'd your granaries this morn , And the rats had eaten all your corn . " Another came running ...
... rats had eaten it out of the frame . As he look'd there came a man from his farm , He had a countenance white with alarm ; " " ' My lord , I open'd your granaries this morn , And the rats had eaten all your corn . " Another came running ...
Page 288
... rats , small rats , lean rats , brawny rats , Brown rats , black rats , grey rats , tawny rats , Grave old plodders , gay young friskers , Fathers , mothers , uncles , cousins , Cocking tails and pricking whiskers , Families by tens and ...
... rats , small rats , lean rats , brawny rats , Brown rats , black rats , grey rats , tawny rats , Grave old plodders , gay young friskers , Fathers , mothers , uncles , cousins , Cocking tails and pricking whiskers , Families by tens and ...
Page 289
... rats , rejoice ! The world is grown to one vast drysaltery ! So munch on , crunch on , take your nuncheon , Breakfast , supper , dinner , luncheon ! ' And just as a bulky sugar - puncheon , All ready staved , like a great sun shone ...
... rats , rejoice ! The world is grown to one vast drysaltery ! So munch on , crunch on , take your nuncheon , Breakfast , supper , dinner , luncheon ! ' And just as a bulky sugar - puncheon , All ready staved , like a great sun shone ...
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