WHAT JOHN BULL SAID.
‘•'Are you ready to fight/’ said old John Bull, “Or will you wait till 'l2 r “I’m not quite ready,” said Germany, “Just now I’d rather shelve.” “You bark a good deal,” said old John Bull, “I’d like to pull your nose: Don’t you come over the botuidary hue, And tread upon my tees.' “I’ve no wish to trespass,” said Germany. “I’m not. quite balmy yet. When I’m ready I'll tread on your toes In a way you won’t forget. t ••Do you really mean it?” said old John Bull, “Or is it a bit of fun. I’ll be ready to meet you, m any ease, And things should tairlv hum. “Take my advice.” said ohl John Bull, ••And lot your head grow cool. Just think' it over for about tliree veal's. And don’t, go playing the fool. Then John bought a bottle of something good— Labelled —“Red, white, and blue. “Here’s to dear, old England, said John. , Said Germany: “Here s to you. “You’re a big chap. John.” said Gcr- j many. “You’re a man from head to heel. I’ll take your advice about years, And let von know how I feel.” —DAVID SCOTT-
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2556, 17 July 1909, Page 1 (Supplement)
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199WHAT JOHN BULL SAID. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2556, 17 July 1909, Page 1 (Supplement)
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