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    The Ducks and Frogs, a Tale of the Bogs
    The Ducks and Frogs, a Tale of the Bogs
    The Ducks and Frogs, a Tale of the Bogs
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    The Ducks and Frogs, a Tale of the Bogs

    By Fanny Fire-Fly

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    The Ducks and Frogs, a Tale of the Bogs is a children's poem by Fanny Fire-Fly. Excerpt:
    "Just at this moment, up there sprung
    A Frog quite pert, for one so young;
    Said he, "I vote for emigration,
    'Twill save us all this botheration!"
    Our proud Drake turned, in great surprise,
    While grave rebuke flashed from his eyes.
    Said he, "it makes my blood run cold,
    To see young folks so smart and bold.
    There's not a Duckling of my brood,
    That would presume to be thus rude;
    Young sir, I will a lesson give,
    That may be useful while you live:
    Wait till your counsel others seek,
    And then think twice before you speak!"
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 20, 2019
    ISBN4064066146351
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