The bashful earthquake & other fables and verses . C^^^i^^ 33 Oh, king, I only meantTo terrify the missis. The insect was so scared The king could scarce restrain A smile. Begone ! you re spared;But donH do it again ! ^ So spake King Solomon. The hutterfieiv wife to meet him ran: Oh, dear, what did he say? The butterfly had here A chance to shine, and knew he: The king, my dear, Implored me not to do it! 34.

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