THE ANGLER AND THE FISH
Caught by an angler's tempting bait, A fish, in piteous tone, Said: ' Please to put me back, and wait Till lam larger grown.' ■ " . ' ' No,' said the angler. ' You are caught; To let you go won't do. I see no reason why I ought To lose a prize like you. ' If now you go, my rod and you Again may never meet; 'Tis said, and I believe 'tis true, That "little fish are sweet." ' Of little fishes I am fond, So do not choose to wait; Better than large fish in the pond Are small fish on the plate.' <%f * ►!< * Never give up a certain gain For what you hope to get; Your hope, though earnest, may be vain; Then vainly you may fret. — Ave Maria.
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New Zealand Tablet, 22 May 1913, Page 61
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130THE ANGLER AND THE FISH New Zealand Tablet, 22 May 1913, Page 61
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