hey view,
The cannon, too, admire;
[Illustration]
[Illustration]
The soldiers ready to present,
And then--pop!--pop!--to fire.

On this, when they had long enough
All exercised their wit,
They scrutinised the cake, and wished
To taste a bit of it.

Each guest prepared,--the knife was raised
Some slices to begin,
When, lo! with wonder, all exclaimed,
"I hear a noise within!"

Poor Mousey, when she saw the knife,
At once expressed her fear,
By squeaking out with all her might,
Which every one could hear.

Then John, as he the turret viewed,
With consternation cried,
"There's something, I am sure, alive,
And moving, too, inside."

All now were hushed, and knew not what
All this could be about;
While Mouse, in fright, forgot her tail,
Which at the top popped out.

[Illustration]

"Why, here's some trick," the lady cried,
"I'll knock the turret down."
Mousey, in terror, gave a leap,
And ran along her gown.

"Oh!" screamed the lady, "what is this?"
On each side was dismay,
Which Mousey took advantage of,
By scampering away.

Their fright all o'er, loud laughs ensued,
From all within the house,
To think that so much fear should be
Caused by a little Mouse.

The children hunted for this Mouse,
But she was not a dolt
To wait 'till she was caught, but made
Right through a hole--a bolt.

The party then began their dance,
And singing next ensued;
And then came supper, with its cakes,
And very best home-brewed.

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One Cent Books--Dolls and Games.

YOUNG AMERICA'S SERIES. Printed in Colors--6 kinds.

Apple Pie,
Cross Boy,
Noisy Boy,
Good Natured Boy,
Disorderly Girl,
Industrious Boy,

AUNT MARY'S LITTLE SERIES.

Large 32mo. Toys. 12 kinds. Covers printed in Colors.

Old Mother Hubbard and her Dog,
Little Tom Tucker,
Mischievous Boy,
One, Two, Buckle my Shoe,
Five Little Pigs,
Greedy George,
The Crooked Man,
Peter White,
Jack Spratt,
Harry Heedless,
Primer.

LITTLE PLEASEWELL'S. Printed in Colors.

Cruel Boy and the Magpie,
Little Frog, and Pretty Mouse,
The Mouse and the Christmas Cake,
Greedy Ben,
Naughty Puppies,
Truant Bunny.

LITTLE DELIGHTS. Printed in Colors.

Diamonds and Toads,
Jack and the Beanstalk,