His gait and his waddle

Were held as a model

To all the fat dogs in Kamschatka.

THE TWO OLD BACHELORS

Two old Bachelors were living in one house

One caught a Muffin, the other caught a Mouse.

Said he who caught the Muffin to him who caught the Mouse,

“This happens just in time, for we’ve nothing in the house,

Save a tiny slice of lemon and a teaspoonful of honey,

And what to do for dinner,—since we haven’t any money?