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25
THE OPENING PAIR
Snowdrop, whiter than a pad,
Crocus, yellower than a bat,
What a big first-wicket stand,
On a yard of lumpy land,
You are making! Bowler Wet
And Bowlers Ice and Snow you fret,
Remaining set
Yet.
Crocus, yellower than a bat,
What a big first-wicket stand,
On a yard of lumpy land,
You are making! Bowler Wet
And Bowlers Ice and Snow you fret,
Remaining set
Yet.
Snowdrop, turning rather brown,
Crocus, wearily fallen flat,
What a fine example you,
On a wicket far from true,
Gave to mortals! None of us
Is moved by quiet impetus
And lack of fuss
Thus.
Crocus, wearily fallen flat,
What a fine example you,
On a wicket far from true,
Gave to mortals! None of us
Is moved by quiet impetus
And lack of fuss
Thus.
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