Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 426
Now, sir, you need nt criticize Because I sit and blink,For while my eyes are shut, like this, I think, and think, and think.And when I purr, please understand I work with all my might,A-humming over songs I sing When I go out at night. R..r- … Excuse me. Now I 11 close myeyes.And think a little more.On busy days like this, I show My visitors the door.T is only little dogs who judge That one must idle be.Unless one s chasing round androundOr barking up a tree.
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