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90 MOTHER GOOSE’S NURSERY RHYMES. The Goldfinch came on next, To give away the Bride; The Linnet, being bridesmaid, Walked by Jenny’s side; And as she was a-walking, Said, " Upon my word, I think that your Cock Robin Is a very pretty bird.” The Blackbird and the Thrush, And charming Nightingale, Whose sweet “jug” sweetly echoes Through every grove and dale; The Sparrow and Tomtit, And many more, were there; All came to see the wedding Of Jenny Wren the fair. The Bullfinch walked by Robin, And thus to him did say, | “Pray mark, friend Robin Redbreast, That Goldfinch dressed so gay: “What though her gay apparel . Becomes her very well, Yet Jenny’s modest dress and look "Must bear away the bell.”
