[Marjorie at Seacote by Carolyn Wells]@TWC D-Link bookMarjorie at Seacote CHAPTER XX 3/29
"This is about all sorts of different animals,--and it's funny, too: "The whale is smooth, and black as jet His disposition sweet; He neatly combs his hair, and yet He will not wipe his feet. "The wombat's clever and polite, And kind as he can be; And yet he doesn't bow quite right When he goes out to tea. "The snake is bright and understands Whatever he is taught; And yet he never will shake hands As cordial people ought. "'Most everybody loves the newt; But I've heard people tell, That though he's handy with a flute He can't sew very well. "So animals, as you may see, Some grave defects display; They're not like human beings.
We Are perfect every way." "Oh, that's a fine one!" cried Hester.
"Mayn't I copy that, and have it to keep ?" "Of course," said King.
"I'll make you a copy on the typewriter.
Now, here's a silly one.
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