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Ann Taylor - The Boys And The Apple-Tree
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As William and Thomas were walking one day, 
They came by a fine orchard`s side: 
They would rather eat apples than spell, read, or play, 
And Thomas to William then cried: 

"O brother, look yonder! what clusters hang there! 
I`ll try and climb over the wall: 
I must have an apple; I will have a pear; 
Although it should cost me a fall!" 

Said William to Thomas, "To steal is a sin, 
Mamma has oft told this to thee: 
I never have stolen, nor will I begin, 
So the apples may hang on the tree. " 

"You are a good boy, as you ever have been," 
Said Thomas, "let`s walk on, my lad: 
We`ll call on our schoolfellow, Benjamin Green, 
Who to see us I know will be glad.
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