Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 46
There stood an old shop in Drury Lane, And here Mister Pearkes kept oysters to sell;Sixpence a dozen left still enough gain To prosper his business well; For the good street of Bow Was swarming, you know,With actors and artists and men of regard, And clown and tragedian, Sage and comedianLunched at… … THE WHISTLING OYSTER OF VINEGAR YARD One morning the shop was vacant and clean, And Pearkes at the counter stood lost in thoughWhen suddenly, ruffling his placid mien, A whistle his quick ear caught; Stood a boy at the door He d not noticed before,And he ga\ e to the youngster a stony glare; Again…
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