In one far corner grew A most amazing massOf stems and leaves, that told the story Only too well, alas ! Rank, twisted stems, and broad,Coarse leaves in tangles grew ; And how they came there, who haddone it,All the people knew. They knew and laughed. To him It was a dreadful spot,And how even… … how can Sugar m all UGAR turned out to be a fat littlepug-dog, not more than twomonths old. In a few days Petand he had become fast friends.So happy and good was Pet withher new playmate that grandmatold grandpa she was the easiestchild to take care of she had everseen. One morning, when Pet…
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