Standard Selections / A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions from Best Authors for Use in Class Room and on the Platform - Unknown

I think it may be for the best

That I'm a superfluous man!

There was once a little man, and his rod and line he took,

For he said, "I'll go a-fishing in the neighboring brook."

And it chanced a little maiden was walking out that day,

And they met—in the usual way.