Versos English Oliver Herford I

English poem

I

by (1863–1935)

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Come into the cellar, Maud. Get a move on! Goodness gracious, There is nothing to applaud In bravado ostentatious! Still Maud lingered, all unheeding, As the Siren sounded twice; Above the din her voice came pleading, “Are you sure there’s no mice?”