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Lets say things to the bunnies, and watch 'em skitter their

tails!

Let's oh, anything, daddy, so long as it's you and me, And going truly exploring, and not being in till tea! Here's your boots (I've brought 'em), and here's your cap and

stick, Ami here's your pipe and tobacco. Oh, come along out of it

quick !

How the Leopard Got His Spots.

I keep six honest serving-men

(They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When

And How and Where and Who. I send them over land and sea,

I send them east and west; But after they have worked for me,

/ give them all a rest.

/ let them rest from nine till five,

For I am busy then, As well as breakfast, lunch, and tea,

For they are hungry men. But different folk have different views;

I know a person small She keeps ten million serving-men,

Who get no rest at all!

She sends 'em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes

One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys!

The Elephant's Child.