Weatherly, F. E. (Frederic Edward), 1848-1929, Edwards, Mary Ellen, 1839-ca. 1910. ill, Staples, John C. ill · New York : E.P. Dutton & Co. · leaf 52
gentle lobster, (The boats had just come in,) He did not love the fishermen,He could not stand their din; And so he quietly stole off,As if it were no sin. She was a little maiden, He met her on the sand,And how dyou dor the lobster said Why dont you give your hand?For why she edged away from him… … 49
Children's poetry, American
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