Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 467
of his tail.Then he suddenly burst into laughter, My dear.Forgive me—but really-—you do look so queer! Youd better go home, said the whale, with a spout,And read of the newest invention just out;I 11 tell you—though I am surprised that you ask—To guard against depth-bombs I ve purchased a mask. But… … Just here a huge depth-bomb plunged suddenly down,And made for the pair with a terrible frown.He glanced at the shark—and he looked at the whale—Then exploded with laughter; and ended this tale.
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