Versos English Peter Newell Second Flat

English poem

Second Flat

by (1862–1924)

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Before the fire old Grandpa Hopp Dozed in his arm-chair big, When from a trunk the rocket burst And carried off his wig!

It passed so near his ancient head He roused up with a start, And, turning to his grandsons, said, "You fellows think you're smart!"