Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 215
nd nonecome out! THE CROW AND THEWATER-JAR A thirsty Crow once found a jarThat held some water, butt was farToo narrow necked, and much toolow The water was for Master Crow,With his short neck, to get a drink.The Crow then set himself to think.At last upon a plan he hit.Since I cannot reach down to… … AESOPS FABLES 689 THE MICE IN COUNCIL Once, in the absence of the Cat,The Mice in solemn council sat,Some plan of action to discussTo curb her practice odiousOf prying into their affairsAnd pouncing on them unawares.After much talk, the plan that metWith most approval was to getA piece of cord and…
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