“TRY” AND “CAN’T.”
The fox said “Try,” and he got away from dogs, that had chased him all the day. The Bees said “Try,” through the summer hours, And so to honey was turned the flowers. The Squirrel said ‘ ‘ Try,” and quick and free He went to the top of the highest tree. The new-fleJged Lark said only “Try,” And singing he flaw to the far blue sky. “ Try ” ploughed the field and reaped the wheat, “Try” won the race: “Try” won the seat; “ Try ” gained the port ’gainst wind and tide ; “Try” gathered the gold and won the bride ; “Try” filled the hole, and mended the rent; “Try” won and conquered wherever ho went— But “ I can’t do it,” since he was born, Has aever won anything else but scorn. —New York Ledger.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1398, 29 September 1885, Page 3
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134“TRY” AND “CAN’T.” Temuka Leader, Issue 1398, 29 September 1885, Page 3
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