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The blue poetry book (1912)

Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912, Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, ill, Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931, ill · New York, Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 59

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This Dog and Man at first were friends; But when a pique began,The Dog, to gain some private ends. Went mad and bit the Man. Around from all the neighbouring streetsThe wondring neighbours ran. And swore the Dog had lost his wits.To bite so good a Man. 40 ELEGY ON THE DEATH OF A MAD DOG The womicl… … But soon a wonder came to light,That showd the rogues they lied : The Man recoverd of the bite.The Doar it was that died. O. Goldsmith, THE OUTLAW 0, Brignall banks are wild and fair, And Greta woods are green,And 3ou may gather garlands tliere Would grace a summer queen.And as I rode by Dalton…

English poetry · Children's poetry

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