Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 146
agpie, bring in theRobin! Then the Owl arose and looked around—For he is renowned for seeming profound,And gave a precursory Hem! and frowned,And asked in a magisterial way, Robin, where were you yesterday ? Well, said the Robin, politely bobbin, I ve been a-robbin—And meek as a flower beginning to… … SHERIFF MAGPIE, BRING IN THE ROBIN 133 You re a jail-bird, then, was his reply; For, Robin, this is a serious thing,And you must in future in Sing-Sing sing!Though it grip as hard as an iron claw,Wrongdoers must learn to respect thelaw ! Next! said the Owl, as he rolled his head; Let the work be…
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