Love-Songs of Childhood by Eugene Field
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Till all the Waller Lot
Was strewn with hair and gouts of gore - All, all for Sissy Knott! Then cried the maiden in despair: "Alas, I sadly fear The battle and my hopes are lost, Unless some help appear!" Lo, as she spoke, she saw afar The rescuer looming up - The pride of all Buena Park, Clow's famous yellow pup! "Now, sick'em, Don," the maiden cried, "Now, sick'em, Don!" cried she; Obedient Don at once complied - As ordered, so did he. He sicked'em all so passing well That, overcome by fright, The Indian horde gave up the fray And safety sought in flight. They ran and ran and ran and ran O'er valley, plain, and hill; And if they are not walking now, Why, then, they're running still. The cow-boys rose up from the dust |
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