Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 444
to disagree,So perfect was the harmonyBetween the loving pair. But, as itchanced,one hap-less day, While at theroyal tablttheyWere din-ing, wellcontent, The butlerplaced be-fore theKingA roasted fowl — a luscious thing,Of richness redolent. King Colin smiled, as well he might;He had an honest… … Pushed back his plate of delf.• You do forget, said he, I fear,That is the very part, my dear,I always take myself! But you will surely not refuseYour dear whatever she may choose ! The Queen rebuking cried.Still mild, but firm, he shook his head, I must have that or none ! he said ;And she the…
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