The wicked loafer,
Gnaw at thy base,
And, doing so,
Contrive to go,
And leave no trace?'


'Oh dear!' sighed Margery; 'if you will do it, wait a minute.


'O toadstools white,
Pray give us light
Upon the question.
Did gopher gnaw,
And live in awe
Of indigestion?'


'Good!' continued Bell:-


'Or did a man
Malicious plan
The good tree's ruin,
And leave it so
Convenient low,
A seat for Bruin?


For travelling grizzlies, you know. We may go there and see a hungry