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And now comes the very worst of it, though—
To be eaten— with sugar and cream I "

The Potatoes and Onions, the Turnips and Squash
Got into a regular flutter,
When the farmer’s wife gave each a taste
Of the very same kind of butter.
IIow can I stand it,” Sir Table said;
And he groaned as if in pain.
“ Oil, dear, I would be really glad
If Thanksgiving ne'er came again.
“ 0hT me! oh, me! '* and he groaned the more
A s the children took their places;
But smilingly his load he bore
When he saw their happy faces.
L bsbia B ryant.

MR. NOBODY.
I K N O W a funny little man.
A s quiet as a mouse,
WTho does the mischief that is done
In everybody’s house.
There’s no one ever sees his face,
And yet we all agree,
That every plate we break was cracked
By Mr. Nobody.

JTis he who always tears our books
Who leaves the door ajar;
He pulls the buttons from our shirts,
And scatters pins afar.
That squeaking door will always squeeJc,
For, prithee, don’t you see,
W e leave the oiling to be done
By Mr. Nobody ?