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THEY DIDN'T THINK

They Didn't Think was taken from Beacon Second Reader 1914 edition
Written by Phoebe Cary

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Once a trap was baited
With a piece of cheese;
It tickled so a little mouse,
It almost made him sneeze.
An old rat said, "There's a danger,
Be careful where you go!
"Nonsense!" said the other,
"I don't think you know!"
So he walked in boldly -
Nobody in sight -
First he took a nibble,
Then he took a bite;
Close the trap together
Snapped as quick as wink,
Catching mousey fast there,
'Cause he didn't think.

Once there was a robin,
Lived outside the door,
Who wanted to go inside
And hop upon the floor.
"No, no," said the mother,
"You must stay with me;
Little birds are safest
Sitting in a tree."
"I don't care," said Robin,
And gave his tail a fling,
"I don't think the old folks
Know quite everything."
Down he flew, and kitty seized him
Before he'd time to blink;
"Oh," he cried, "I'm sorry,
But I just didn't think."

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This poem is a sample of the poetry found in Beacon Second Reader. Readers today can experience the same wonderful old time fairy tales, stories and poetry that great grandma and grandpa read in their school books. Published originally in 1914, with beautiful illustrations, this electronic book is both fun and educational. The browser readable book on CD-ROM allows readers to enjoy Music & No Sound Options. Purchase this fun book as a browser readable e-book on CD-ROM from Antelope Publishing and introduce your children, or reacquaint yourself to old friends with new faces.
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