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The .... with .... importunate
To rule his .... may try;
His .... is so unfortunate
That .... they may reply!
The missing words are spelt with the same four letters.
28. “TURN AGAIN WHITTINGTON!”
In all the pomp of —— and chains
He lords it o’er the town;
The —— of his hopes he gains
Who —— with half-a-crown.
Each missing word has the same four letters.
No. XVII.—A TRAGIC CALENDAR
| Jan-et was quite ill one day; Feb-rile troubles came her way. Mar-tyr like, she lay in bed, Apr-oned nurses softly sped. May-be, said the leech judicial, Jun-ket would be beneficial. Jul-eps, too, though freely tried, Aug-ured ill, for Janet died. Sep-ulchre was sadly made, Oct-aves pealed and prayers were said. Nov-ices with many a tear Dec-orated Janet’s bier. | ||