To see an eagle spread her wings, is no news;
But to see an old man in leading strings, is strange indeed!


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Take care, grandpapa, lest
You should fall,
And if you want your
Chair--pray call.

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To see a weaver throw his shuttle, is no news;
But to see a man get in a quart bottle, is strange indeed!


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You'll all be amazed to
See me get in,
And much more surprised
If I get out again.

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To hear of a Frenchman eating a frog, is no news;
But to see a butcher stuck by a hog, is strange indeed!