Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 442
I have nt tried the plan myself,But have no doubt it s true. How cunningly he seems to wink! He looks uncommon sly,As if he knew a thing or two. I think the reason whyIs that, instead of two, he s got Three eyelids to each eye. Now, would you like to hear a tale About a Fisherman,A Leopard, and a… … HE HAD nt had A MAN TO EAT FOR EVERSUCH A WHILE ! 349 350 THE CRAFTY CROCODILE [Feb., He dropped his hook into the stream,And waited patiently. Now presently came swimming past A hungry Crocodile;He had nt had a man toeatFor ever such a while !His stomach, it wasempty; butHis heart was full…
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