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1. The Teds have heard, as I've heard, too, '
That eggs can never be too new; 5
So whenv there's po one 'round they sneak,,
And eggs within the hen-house sek. ;
2. So eager are they in their hunt
They do not hear a noise in front.
And father locks th? door with care,
Not dreaming that the Teds are therv
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8C But locks which hold the Teddies tight
Seem nothing to a robber's might. '
A thief breakslin and, unawares,
. Instead of hens, he bags the bears. '
4. The littl'st bear alone gets free
And tells John of the tragedy,
Then, armed with pitchfork and with lamp,
The two track out the robber scamp.
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: 5.. Meanwhile old 'IUstus and Mirandy
Rejoice thtt suppers come so handy;
But dreadful are their cries of fear
When bears instead of hen's appear.
6. And then the door's flung open wide
John and a policeman rush inside.
Poor 'IUstus! you will sup in gaol-r
The Jedi seem quite subdued and pata
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