. St. Nicholas [serial] . err ~W#t&^^06&tt. ING COLIN and his graciousQueen(A goodlier couple neerwas seen,Devoted, young, and fair)Were never known to disagree,So perfect was the harmonyBetween the loving pair. But, as itchanced,one hap-less day, While at theroyal tablttheyWere din-ing, wellcontent, The butlerplaced be-fore theKingA roasted fowl — a luscious thing,Of richness redolent. King Colin smiled, as well he might;He had an honest appetite As honest monarchs ought,—And to his wife said he, What partDo you prefer, my dearest heart ? Said she, The Merrythought! In grieved surprise the Ki
. St. Nicholas [serial] . err ~W#t&^^06&tt. ING COLIN and his graciousQueen(A goodlier couple neerwas seen,Devoted, young, and fair)Were never known to disagree,So perfect was the harmonyBetween the loving pair. But, as itchanced,one hap-less day, While at theroyal tablttheyWere din-ing, wellcontent, The butlerplaced be-fore theKingA roasted fowl — a luscious thing,Of richness redolent. King Colin smiled, as well he might;He had an honest appetite As honest monarchs ought,—And to his wife said he, What partDo you prefer, my dearest heart ? Said she, The Merrythought! In grieved surprise the King laid downHis knife and fork, and with a frown. Pushed back his plate of delf.• You do forget, said he, I fear,That is the very part, my dear,I always take myself! But you will surely not refuseYour dear whatever she may choose ! The Queen rebuking mild, but firm, he shook his head, I must have that or none ! he said ;And she the same replied. Then, shocked this discord to behold,Though on the board the fowl grew cold, A reverend Priest they sought;And while he listened, grave and mute,Poured forth the tale of their dispute About the Merrythought.
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