with affright.In Iter foot a thorn was clinging, And she could not spring away. Ah! laughed Tom, you re good for showingWhat a blossom queer was growing On the apple-tree to-day. Then to Tottys arms he bore her, Poor lame pussy, tenderly;And, as no one since has claimed her,Apple-blossom they have… … My name is Bessie, and I m looking at you,As I sit here just like B marble statue. DIME AND BETTY. Bow-wow! Who are you ? I am only a little dog. My nameis Dime. I am not a cross dog. I have been a pet dog all mylife. Shall I tell you what I can do ? I can sit up and beg. I canshake hands. I can…
Children's stories · Children's poetry
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