Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 229
HEN the king with a grumble concocted a smile—T was a difficult task, he confessed;But he persevered bravely, and, after a while, A delightful expression possessed;And the crochetty queen was so pleased at the sightShe was instantly smiling, herself, withdelight.
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