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THE PIG-TALE.
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Was he again observed to moan,
Nor ever wring his hoofs and groan,
Because he could not jump.
That Frog made no remark for he
Was dismal as a dump:
He knew the consequence must be
That he would never get his fee
And still he sits, in miserie,
Upon that ruined Pump!
"It's a miserable story!" said Bruno. "It begins miserably, and it ends miserablier. I think I shall cry. Sylvie, please lend me your handkerchief."
