The Rocket Book by Peter Newell
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FIFTEENTH FLAT
Orlando Pease, quite at his ease, The "Morning Star" was reading. "My dear," said he to Mrs. Pease, "Here's a report worth heeding." The rocket then in wanton sport Flashed through the printed pages. The lady gasped, "A wild report!" Then swooned by easy stages. [Illustration: FIFTEENTH FLAT] SIXTEENTH FLAT Doc Danby was a stupid guy, So, lest he sleep too late, He placed a tattoo clock near by To waken him at eight. But, ah! the rocket smote that clock And smashed its way clean through it! "You have a fine alarm," said Doc, |
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