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 The Dormouse turned over to shut out the sight Of the endless chrysanthemums (yellow and white), "How lovely," he thought, "to be back in a bed Of delphiniums (blue) and geraniums (red)."



The Doctor said, "Tut! It's another attack!" And ordered him Milk and Massage-of-the-back, And Freedom-from-worry and Drives-in-a-car, And murmured, "How sweet your chrysanthemums are!"



The Dormouse lay there with his paws to his eyes, And imagined himself such a pleasant surprise: "I'll pretend the chrysanthemums turn to a bed Of delphiniums (blue) and geraniums (red)!"