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s, They all went together to seek a bird's nest. They found a bird's nest with five eggs in, They all took one, and left four in. [Illustration: Decoration] THERE was a man of Thessaly, And he was wond'rous wise; He jump'd into a quickset hedge, And scratch'd out both his eyes. But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another hedge, And scratch'd 'em in again. [Illustration: Decoration] I WOULD if I cou'd, If I cou'dn't, how cou'd I? I cou'dn't, without I cou'd, cou'd I? Cou'd you, without you cou'd, cou'd ye? Cou'd ye, cou'd ye? Cou'd you, without you cou'd, cou'd ye? [Illustration: Decoration] THREE children sliding on the ice Upon a summer's day, As it fell out, they all fell in, The rest they ran away. Now had these children been at home, Or sliding on dry ground, Ten thousand pounds to one penny They had not all been drown'd. You parents all that children have, And you that have got none, If you would have them safe abroad, Pray keep them safe at home. [Illustration: If all the world was apple-pie] IF all the world was apple-pie, And all the sea was ink, And all the trees were bread and cheese, What should we have for drink? [Illustration: Decoration] PETER WHITE will ne'er go right. Would you know the reason why? He follows his nose where'er he goes, And that stands all awry. [Illustration: Decoration] THERE was a little Guinea-pig, Who, being little, was not big; He always walked upon his feet, And never fasted when he eat. When from a place he ran away, He never at that place did stay; And while he ran, as I am told, He ne'er stood still for young or old. He often squeak'd and sometimes vi'lent, And when he squeak'd he ne'er was silent; Though ne'er instructed by a cat, He knew a mouse was not a rat. One day, as I am certified, He took a whim and fairly died; And, as I'm told by men o
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