The Slant Book by Peter Newell
page 7 of 10 (70%)
page 7 of 10 (70%)
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Perambulating down the street Was Miss Lucile O'Grady-- The Go-cart knocked her off her feet And took on board the Lady "Your fare!" said Bobby, with a shout, One chubby hand extending. But Miss O'Grady tumbled out With shrieks the heavens rending [Illustration] A Herder up the weary grade A yearling Calf was leading. The creature was a stubborn jade And lunged about, unheeding The Go-cart caught the rope midway Between the Calf and Herder, And both fell in behind the shay With cries of "Ba-a!" and "Murder!" [Illustration] Two Chappies at a tennis meet Were battling fast and hard-- The Go-cart skidded off the street And shot across the yard |
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