Favourites of a nursery of seventy years ago : and some others of later date (1916)
Forbes, Edith Emerson · Boston, New York : Houghton Miffin Company · leaf 310
JOSEPH WEST Joseph West had been told, That if, when he grew old.He had not learnt rightly to spell. Though his writing were good, Twonld not be understood.And Joe said, I will learn my task well. And he made it a rule■ To be silent at school.And what do yon- think came to pass ? Why, he learnt it… … LISTEN TO REASON One afternoon, as Joseph West,The boy who learnt his lesson best,Was trying how his whip would crack,By chance he hit Headstrong on the back. Enraged he flew and gave poor Joe,With all his might a sudden blow:Nor would he listen to one word.When Joe endeavoured to be heard. MISS…
Nursery rhymes
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