way with the wind and the tide. And the little waves danced as they ran by the side; Hut the worms wriggled ou1 of the pink china dish, And the gold-headed rod only frightened the fish. Three little fishermen, out on the bay,Weeping and wailing, went drifting awav,Till a grimy old ovstennan brought… … Ellie, Will, and Baby have a kitten. It istheir very own, they say. All day long theyplay with their kitten in all sorts of ways. Sometimes Will has her for a circuscat; then kitty must jump over astick, chase a toy mouse, and showoff all her tricks. Next, Ellie willtake her turn, and rig kitty out…
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