Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 504
First place in the canoe-race was won by Count Kazoo.Sir Ubb-bubb hoped to beat him, for he knew his new canoeWas fast, though cranky; but he struck a sunken fishing-net.(I ve heard it said Sir Ubb-bubb felt dreadfully upset!) Sir V/.bble … Sir BobMe SirWhaclatt Good Sir Whackitt won the tub-race (though his time was far from fast).He started slowly, but, though last at first, was first at last.Sir Wibbles tub went backward, and Sir Bobble got a spill;Count Jiggle just spun round and round (I think hes spinning still!).
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