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In a shower of rain,

He stepped in a puddle up to his middle,

And never went there again.

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Little Jenny Wren

ITTLE Jenny Wren fell sick upon a time,

When in came Robin Redbreast, and brought her bread and wine;

"Eat, Jenny, drink, Jenny, all shall be thine!"

Then Jenny she got better, and she stood upon her feet,

And says to little Robin, "I love thee not a bit!" Then Robin he was angry and flew upon a twig, "Hoot upon thee, fie upon thee, ungrateful chit!"

The Wedding of Jenny Wren

AYS Robin to Jenny, "If you will be mine,

SAY

We'll have cherry tart, and drink currant wine.”

So Jenny consented the day was nam'd,

The joyful news the cock proclaim'd.

Together came the Rook and Lark,
One was the parson, the other clerk:
The Goldfinch gave the bride away,
Who promised always to obey.

The feathered tenants of the air,
Towards the feast gave each a share;
Some brought grain, and some brought meat,
Some brought savours, some brought sweet;

And as it was most pleasant weather,
The jovial party dined together,

And long did Robin and his mate,
Live in the happy married state.

Till, doleful to relate! one day
A Hawk with Jenny flew away,
And Robin, by the cruel sparrow,

Was shot quite dead with bow and arrow.

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