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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WASHINGTON'S RUSE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: When georgie would not go to bed
Last Line: "you know I cannot lie."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799)
First Line: When georgie would not go to bed
Last Line: "you know I cannot lie."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799)
When Georgie would not go to bed,
If some one asked him why,
"What is the use?" he gravely said,
"You know I cannot lie."
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