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THE TALE OF A TUB
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Two dear friends sat down to tea;And both were sleek and fair to see.
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All went well until one spiedGreat danger near. “Oh, look!” she cried.
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III
A furious, uninvited beastWas rushing madly to the feast.
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Quick as a flash they trapped the foe,Then tied him fast, and bade him “Go!”
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Then safely from a tall tree nearThey saw him madly disappear.
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Departed foe! Delighted friends!And so this thrilling story ends.
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