01. THE JACKDAW AND THE PIGEONS. A discontented chattering Daw,
Was filled with envy when he saw
Some neighbour Pigeons live so well,
And longing much with them to dwell,
He washed his sooty feathers white,
And to the dovecote took his flight,
But held his tongue and crammed his maw,
And none found out the false Jackdaw.
But soon as he began to chatter,
Away they drove him with a clatter!
Back to his former friends he flew,
But none the whitened recreant knew.
Honesty is the best policy. Contentment is great gain. [more info]
Was filled with envy when he saw
Some neighbour Pigeons live so well,
And longing much with them to dwell,
He washed his sooty feathers white,
And to the dovecote took his flight,
But held his tongue and crammed his maw,
And none found out the false Jackdaw.
But soon as he began to chatter,
Away they drove him with a clatter!
Back to his former friends he flew,
But none the whitened recreant knew.
Honesty is the best policy. Contentment is great gain. [more info]
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