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1865–1940

The Mouse

Laurence Alma-Tadema

Little Master Mouse, You'd better leave this house; Crumbs are scarce upon the floor, And pussy sleeps behind the door.

Mousie soft and grey, I wish you'd run away! Cook will catch you in a trap, And mice may n't sit in mother's lap....

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