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From the time it was put in the ground, [gound]
Then, with a relish, stood chuckling and grinning, [are lish]
Why, a nest, of course, and an egg or so,
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"I wonder," she says, "does the old clock know?"
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"She'll spoil the potatoes (if once she gets in),
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"(Oh, Phil! naughty boy!)" says grandma;--"yes, dear
If you'll only give me a handful of 'tan.'"
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"Caspar," "Balthassar," "Melchoir"--
Down under t'was dark as a mine;
If you may sit on this flower, why may'nt I?
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The second day 'twas the same;
But the third a messenger
Came in from the mountains to the queen,