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"Biddy's so fat she'll do

For a pie or a stew,

And I guess I shall kill her to-night."

(Phœbe Cary.)

  NCE a trap was baited

&ensp;With a piece of cheese;

It tickled so a little mouse

It almost made him sneeze;

An old rat said, "There's danger,

Be careful where you go!"

"Nonsense!" said the other,

"I don't think you know!"

So he walked in boldly—

Nobody in sight;

First he took a nibble,

Then he took a bite;

Close the trap together

Snapped as quick as wink,

Catching mousey fast there,

'Cause he didn't think.

Once a little turkey,

Fond of her own way,

Wouldn't ask the old ones 