Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 228
N account of a very alarming reportOf a bad epidemic of late,There will no celebration be held at tliis court At the usual holiday dale.All persons are warned that there, therefore,will be No dinner, no dances, no presents, no tree.No Christmas whatever to hope for this year—While grumbles continue… … HEN the courtiers stared at each other, aghast,And the ladies shed many a tear,As sadly they thought upon holidays past,With their bountiful pleasure and cheer;But the king said, Oh riddle-de-fiddle-de-dee!My wise men must settle this trouble for me! The wise men the summons did instantly heed,And,…
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