Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, September 3, 1892 by Various
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page 28 of 39 (71%)
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A COMPENDIOUSLY GRAMMATICAL TREE.--A Yew Tree. First it may be a 'Igh Tree, but it is a Yew Tree. It is either a He Tree or a She Tree. If small, it represents the first person plural by being a "Wee Tree:" the second person plural is the Manager and Manageress of the Haymarket, "Ye Trees;" and the third person plural would be expressed by a Devonshire Gardener indicating this talented couple as "They Trees." * * * * * TEE, TEE, ONLY TEE! (_SONG OF THE GOLF ENTHUSIAST. AFTER THOMAS MOORE_.) AIR--"_Thee, thee, only thee_." [Illustration] The dawn of morn, the daylight's sinking, Shall find me on the Links, and thinking Of Tee, Tee, only Tee! When rivals meet upon the ground, The Putting-green's a realm enchanted, Nay, in Society's giddy round My soul, (like Tooting's thralls) is haunted By Tee, Tee, only Tee!' For that at early morn I waken, And swiftly bolt my eggs and bacon, |
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