A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear
page 17 of 28 (60%)
page 17 of 28 (60%)
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I will sit on this stile, and continue to smile,
Which may soften the heart of that Cow." [Illustration] There was a Young Lady of Troy, Whom several large flies did annoy; Some she killed with a thump, some she drowned at the pump, And some she took with her to Troy. [Illustration] There was a Young Lady of Hull, Who was chased by a virulent Bull; But she seized on a spade, and called out, "Who's afraid?" Which distracted that virulent Bull. [Illustration] There was an Old Person of Dutton, Whose head was as small as a button; So to make it look big he purchased a wig, And rapidly rushed about Dutton. [Illustration] There was an Old Man who said, "Hush! I perceive a young bird in this bush!" When they said, "Is it small?" he replied, "Not at all; It is four times as big as the bush!" |
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