ther. Jimmies birthday came round in nutting-time. His mother had 384 THE (■HICK AND THE DUCK. roast chicken and his favorite rice-pudding with raisins. Deargrandma and Hetty and baby Nell were all there to enjoy it. Jimmies school-mates came in the evening;. All of a sudden therewas a loud rap at… … THE CHICK AND THE DUCK. Said a downy young duckTo a fluffy young chick, Come down to the water and swim !Bv a fine bit of luck, o J The right path I can pick,And the horse-trough is full to the brim. I really dont dare ! Was the prudent reply ; I have often been cautioned, you know, With the…
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