Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 82
The Crocodile thought him ill-bred,And invited two Rabbits instead;But the Rabbits replied,They were hopelessly tiedBy a previous engagement^ and tied. 65 Then she wrote in despair to some Eels,And begged them to drop in to meals: But the Eels left their cards IVit/i their coldest regards.And took… … 67 Cried the Crocodile tlien. in disgust, My motives they seem to mistrust. Their suspicions are base, Since they dont know their jilace,—I sujjpose if 1 Diiist starve, I must!
Children's poetry, American
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