| Author: | Hilaire Belloc | ISBN: | 9783965371507 |
| Publisher: | Otbebookpublishing | Publication: | May 9, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Otbebookpublishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Hilaire Belloc |
| ISBN: | 9783965371507 |
| Publisher: | Otbebookpublishing |
| Publication: | May 9, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Otbebookpublishing |
| Language: | English |
Excerpt: "G stands for Gnu, whose weapons of Defence Are long, sharp, curling Horns, and Common-sense. To these he adds a Name so short and strong, That even Hardy Boers pronounce it wrong.How often on a bright Autumnal day The Pious people of Pretoria say, "Come, let us hunt the——" Then no more is heard But Sounds of Strong Men struggling with a word. Meanwhile, the distant Gnu with grateful eyes Observes his opportunity, and flies. MORAL Child, if you have a rummy kind of name, Remember to be thankful for the same."
Excerpt: "G stands for Gnu, whose weapons of Defence Are long, sharp, curling Horns, and Common-sense. To these he adds a Name so short and strong, That even Hardy Boers pronounce it wrong.How often on a bright Autumnal day The Pious people of Pretoria say, "Come, let us hunt the——" Then no more is heard But Sounds of Strong Men struggling with a word. Meanwhile, the distant Gnu with grateful eyes Observes his opportunity, and flies. MORAL Child, if you have a rummy kind of name, Remember to be thankful for the same."
