Hey, Wilhelm, 1789-1854. [from old catalog], Dulcken, Henry William, 1832-1894, [from old catalog] tr, Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871, [from old catalog] illus, Dalziel, George, 1815-1902, [from old catalog] engr, Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905, [from old catalog] engr · London, New York, Routledge, Warne, and Routledge · leaf 43
CAKE AND BKEAD. Cake. Come hither, dear child, my name is Cake:I taste very sweet; t is me thou must take.That yonder is Bread, in its plain brown dress;Men scarce will eat it in dire distress.Bread. Go, take him, my child, I do not care, To-day or to-morrow to me youll repair. The child had a… … LITTLE MOUSE. Lady. Wherefore, dost thou, little Mouse,Steal the sugar in my house ? Mouse. Dearest lady, oh forgive, Ive four children where I live:Very hungry still are they ;Let me have it, lady, pray. The lady lookd on with friendly eyes,And said, Well, Mouse, you may keep your prize ;For I am…
Children's poetry
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