What Joe was about,His mother found out, When she looked at his fingers and thumbs. And when they had dined, Said to Joe, You will find.It is better to let things alone; These plums and these pears, ^o naughty boy shares.Who meddles with fruit not his own. 77ie Cowslip THE LETTER 313 … THE LETTEE When Sarahs j)apa was from home a great way,She attempted to write him a letter one day!First ruhng the paper, an excellent plan,In all proper order Miss Sarah began. She said, She lamented sincerely to tell.That her dearest mamma had been very unwell;That the story was long, but that…
Nursery rhymes
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