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I'LL TRY' by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS

First Line: THE OTHERS WILL LAUGH,' SAID THE BUGBEAR
Last Line: I'll try
Subject(s): PERSISTENCE;
"Tbe others will laugh," said the Bugbear,
"And ridicule you on the sly."
"Never mind." said Jenny Endeavor,
"I'll try."

"You*ll surely break down," said the Bugbear;
"You know you are terribly shy."
"Never mind," said Billy Endeavor,
"I'11 try."

"It's really too hard," said the Bugbear;
"You might as well venture to fly."
"Never mind," said Susie Endeavor,
"I'11 try."

"Just put the thing off,** said the Bugbear,
"And others tbe lack will supply."
"I'll not," answered Tommy Endeavor,
"I'll try."



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