Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 61
Bravely comes the gentleman,Trotting nimbly as he can;Lifts his hat to Meg and DotAs he passes — trot, trot, trot. … HOW THEY RIDE. Now the postboy follows fast,Gallop, gallop—ah, he s past,Spares not spur, but shakes the rein,Gallops on with might and main. Next there comes the country boy,Many a jump, and hobbledy-hoy.Bumpety-bump !—if he fall down,Ten to one he cracks his crown! This is the way the ladies…
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