Young Folk
AN OLD STORY. The pussy cat said As she lifted her head, And gracefully raised her dainty paw, “ Dear Robin, I’ve heard You’re the sweetest bird That ever a mortal saw.” ■ “ Don’t flatter me so— It’s wrong you know— Tho’ better judges have said the same,” Then the quick blood rushed. And she blushed and blushed Dcwn to her bosom of flame. “ But, you see,” said kitty, “ It’s such a pity To waste your charms on the desert air ; I vow it’s a shame For so rare a dame To pine in seclusion there.” Then pussy cat smiled, And Robin, beguiled By her gay and treacherous laughter, Alighted at once On the ground, like a dunce, And never was heard of after ! —Our Boys and Girls.
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Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 8, 20 May 1893, Page 3
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128Young Folk Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 8, 20 May 1893, Page 3
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