GRATEFUL TRUSTY
Philip's playful dog was willing
Always to be set on watch;
When a whelp, by daily drilling,
Trusty seldom found his match!
Philip bought him very early
From a beggar going round,
Who, from being poor or surly,
Said he should be "sold or drown'd."
Trusty well repaid his master
For the care of rearing him,
For he sav'd from like disaster
Philip, when he learn'd to swim!
SOMETHING IN STORE FOR RICHARD
Richard is a cruel boy,
The people call him "Dick,"
For every day he seems to try
Some new improper trick!
He takes delight in whipping cats
And pulling off their fur;
Although at first he gently pats,
And listens to their purr!