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Pet by John T. Baker |
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Last day of school the teacher Opened presents from her class; In almost every instance Expectations came to pass. Young Michael's package, tissue-wrapped, She smelled and bobbed her head; His father was a florist, so "It's flowers!" teacher said. "That's right!" squealed Michael in surprise But eager to confess; "How could you tell?" The teacher smiled, "Oh, just a lucky guess!" Patricia's gift was covered with Bright ribbons blue and red; Her father had a candy shop; "It's sweets!" the teacher said. "How did you know?" Patricia cried In obvious distress; The teacher kissed her on the cheek, "I made a lucky guess!" Then Johnny handed her a box, "Now, Teacher, don't you peek!" The teacher noticed underneath The box a dripping leak. She knew that Johnny's father owned A discount liquor store; She touched the leak and tasted it, Then sipped a little more. "It must be wine," she diagnosed, But Johnny frowned dissent, So teacher tried a few more drops In growing puzzlement. "Champagne?" She sampled it again; Still Johnny shook his head; "Well, I give up! So what's inside?" "A puppy!" Johnny said. |
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