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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 44

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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… … POODLE. WHOS been taking my milk without leave ? Had I but caught him, the naughty thief Poodle, can you have taken some ? Poodle, Poodle, why dont you come ? That fine white beard, pray, where did you get, And say, good Poodle, how came it wet ? The lady saw him, and laughd loud out, Ah, Poodle,…

Fables, German · Children's poetry

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