Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 487
ity,For quickness, and for queenliness, For quaint, and quittance free. But then, it heralds quake, and quail, And querulous — indeed.All quibbles, quarrels, quips, and quirks. And quacks, it serves at need. Yet, lackaday! it leads in pert.In pinches, pests, and pain, Perverse, and petulant, and… … The flowers in the dell Once gave a circus show;And as I know them well, They asked if I would goAs their especial guest. Quite charmed ! said I, and soPut on my very best Frock-coat and shiny hat,And my embroidered vest And wonderful cravat;In fact, no end of style. For it is, as you know.But once…
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