AND THE MORAL OF THIS IS

Marlborough Express, Volume XLV, Issue 66, 18 March 1911, Page 6

AND THE MORAL OF THIS IS

There was a man, who had an ass On which he rode To market from the hamlet, where Was his* abode.

Across the river on a bridge He often trudged, He on the ass, his son on foot, As fit he judged.

Each several stranger, that he met Along the way, , Would give advice, for each one had Some word to say.

To please eabh , one he changed his plans; ' First went on foot, Then gave the boy a ride with him, Till last tie put Upon the boy's back and his own The frightened ass, Which, struggling, tumbled dff the bridge, Was drowned, alas! Let some, who may this fable read, See that they ride As good them seems, lest pack and beast Fall by the side. Let anyone, whom this cap fits, ,Please keep it on, Till friends have ceased to criticise And foes have gone. —L.A.C.