Ashton, John, b. 1834 · London Chatto and Windus · leaf 316
A. // is a Cannon. A Whetstone for Dull Wits. J99 Q. It flies without wings,Between silken strings And leaves as youll findIts guts still behind. … A. // is a JVeavers Shttttle. Q. Close in a cage a bird Ill keep,That sings both day and night,When other birds are fast asleepIts notes yield sweet delight.
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