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 "The Walrus and the Carpenter  Walked on a mile or so, And then they rested on a rock   Conveniently low— And all the little Oysters stood   And waited in a row.

"'The time has come,' the Walrus said,  'To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax—   Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot—   And whether pigs have wings,'

"'But wait a bit,' the Oysters cried,  'Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath,   And all of us are fat!' 'No hurry!' said the Carpenter.   They thanked him much for that.

"'A loaf of bread,' the Walrus said, 'Is what we chiefly need; Pepper and vinegar besides  Are very good indeed— Now, if you're ready, Oysters dear,  We can begin to feed.'