THE FISHING LESSON
By FLORENCE MORGAN
Old Mr. Shag, with neck so long, Just as the day was dawning, Took his young son to teach him how To fish in the early morning. The small eels swam away in fright Waggling their tails with all their might,
" Begin by the bridge," Papa Shag said. " Now, Bob, stand up and lower your
head, Swim straight across to that mangrove stump; Bo careful you do not get a bump.
" When you reach the sfump, I shall meet you there, So swim very steadily and take care. Swim under tho water 6traight and shallow, The line I have chosen be sure to follow; And don't be afraid, Bobby dear," said Pa, " For I shall be over before you are."
Young Bobbie Shag took a neafc little dive, And came up to the surface with fish number five! Old Papa Shag was as proud as conld be, He felt from now on that he would be free, For young Bobby now could get his own tea.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21296, 24 September 1932, Page 4 (Supplement)
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172THE FISHING LESSON New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21296, 24 September 1932, Page 4 (Supplement)
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