slyly, the naughty old cat.And killed him, pretending she thought him a rat; Which could nt be true, for t was well known to PnssyThat rats have thin tails, and the squirrels was bnshy.John whipped the cat, and scolded the Cook,And laid out his little brown pet on a book, 50 FAVOURITES OF A NURSERY… … ENVY: A FABLE A Parrot that lived at a gentlemans honse,Could chatter and sometimes lie still as a mouse.He was hung at the door in a cage that was gay.And treated with plenty. One fine sunny day,When the Cat, thro mere envy, was thus heard to say, ENVY: A FABLE 51 Pray, sir, do you live on tliese…
Nursery rhymes
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