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Picture fables (1858)

Hey, Wilhelm, 1789-1854, Dalziel Brothers. egrs, Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894, Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871, Dalziel, George, 1815-1902, Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905 · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 43

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CAKE AND BREAD. CAKE. BREAD. Come hither, dear child, my name is Cake:I taste very sweet; tis me thou must take.That yonder is Bread, in its plain brown dress;Men scarce will eat it in dire distress.Go, take him, my child, I do not care,To-day or to-morrow to me youll repair. The child had a long,… … 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…

Fables, German · Children's poetry

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