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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE A. OF WA - - (AUTHOR OF WAVERLEY), by WALTER SCOTT Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: No, john, I will not own the book
Last Line: The worn-out wriggler
Subject(s): Books; Reading
First Line: No, john, I will not own the book
Last Line: The worn-out wriggler
Subject(s): Books; Reading
No, John, I will not own the book --
I won't, you Piccaroon.
When next I try Saint Grubby's brook,
`The A. of Wa -- ' shall bait the hook --
And flat-fish bite as soon
As if before them they had got
The worn-out wriggler
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