ON A HIGH HORSE.
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On a velocipede Harry would ride: Quickly the splendid steed Set him astride. Now for a jolly time! Now for some sport! Hold on!—the little chap's Legs are too short. Harry can't touch the peg, All he can do; Though he may stretch his leg Out of his shoe! What can we do for him? This much, of course: Let down the rider—or Let down the horse. Many a hobby-horse Small boys must ride, Ere such a steed as this They can bestride So, little Harry dear, Don't look so cross When you are taken down From a high horse.
JOSEPHINE POLLARD.