Oldal 98 [98]
OCR
MOTHER GOOSES NURSERY RHYMES. “Oh, then,” says Parson Rook, “Who gives this maid away ?” “T do,” says the Goldfinch, “And her fortune I will pay: ": Here s a bag of grain of many sorts, And other things beside: Now happy be the bridegroom, And happy be the bride!” “And will you have her, Robin, To be your wedded wife ?” “Yes, I will,” says Robin, “And love her all my life!” “And you will have him, Jenny, Your husband now to be?” “Yes, I will,’ says Jenny, “And love him heartily!” Then on her finger fair Cock Robin put the ring; “You're married now,” says Parson Rook, While the Lark aloud did sing: “ Happy be the bridegroom, And happy be the bride! And may not man, nor bird, nor beast, This happy pair divide!”
