M. C. W.
THE MOUSE-TRAP.
| THE cheese smelt tempting in its little house: "I'll get it, never fear!" cried Master Mouse. | Caught in the trap, with all their might and main, His parents try to get him out again. |
| Alas! alas! exertions well applied Bring but a swift collapse undignified. | A happy thought: "We'll roll the box about, And thus, perchance, get valiant Brownie out!" |
| Still happier thought: a wall its aid extends; And Brownie, thankful for such clever friends, | Darts out in triumph, bearing high the cheese, Then shares the well-won spoil, and feasts at ease. |
