. The heart of oak books . THE WALRUS AND THE CARPENTER. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY LENOX fOUNDATIONS- THE HEART OF OAK BOOKS. 35 The time has come, the Walrus said, To talk of many things :Of shoes — and ships — and sealing-wax — Of cabbages — and kings -And why the sea is boiling hot — And whether pigs have wings. But wait a bit, the Oysters cried, Before we have our chat;For some of us are out of breath, And some of us are fat! No hurry! said the Carpenter. They thanked hini much for that. A loaf of bread, the Walrus said, * «. t • *• -• !»-* V * V *** •Is chiefly need-


. The heart of oak books . THE WALRUS AND THE CARPENTER. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY LENOX fOUNDATIONS- THE HEART OF OAK BOOKS. 35 The time has come, the Walrus said, To talk of many things :Of shoes — and ships — and sealing-wax — Of cabbages — and kings -And why the sea is boiling hot — And whether pigs have wings. But wait a bit, the Oysters cried, Before we have our chat;For some of us are out of breath, And some of us are fat! No hurry! said the Carpenter. They thanked hini much for that. A loaf of bread, the Walrus said, * «. t • *• -• !»-* V * V *** •Is chiefly need-:•Pepper and vinegar besides Are very good indeed -Now if youre ready, Oysters dear, We-can begin to feed. But not on us! the Oysters cried, Turning a little such kindness, that would be A dismal thing to do! The night is fine! the Walrus said, Do you admire the view ? It was so kind of you to come! And you are very nice! The Carpenter said nothing but Cut us another slice; 36 THE UGLY DUCK


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