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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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