Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 168
Tiber fish;And there were many Roman games—I have forgotten their queer names But shall I tell you of the wayYoung Pompey spent one Christmas DayIn merriment and cheer?And would you like to hearHow this young ladHis presents had ?The tale is rather queer. Imagine Pompeys boyish headPillowed upon… … SEVEN HILLS DOWN WHICH TO COAST. Of course in Italys warm climeThey cannot find at Christmas-timeA fir or spruceFor Christmas use;So Santa Claus, you see,Had brought a tall palm-tree;
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