r Growler ! if he could but speak,He d tell (as well he might)How he would bear with many a freak.And wag his tail, and look so meek.And neither bark nor bite. Upon his back he lets you ride,All round and round the yard;And now, while sitting by your side,To have a bit of bread deniedIs really very… … THE LITTLE COWARD Why, heres a foolish little man,Langh at him, donkey, if you can;And cat, and dog, and cow, and calf.Come every one of you and laugh; 436 FAVOURITES OF A NURSERY For, only think, he rnns awayIf honest donkey does bnt bray!And when the bull begins to bellow,Hes like a crazy little…
Nursery rhymes
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