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Xiv: Forced Excursion Again

Sir – Late in the noon as usual Came the vergers with the sharp bells (Prof, a roused lad saw not the Vicar) Announcing another blessed excursion; Of course, Sir – The endemic hubbub Reigned in the nest To be vacated in a hurry; And the piecing bells Hinted of the swords in the rafter Plunged in full poise by pig-watcher (Prof, a roused lad saw the inscription) ‘Flee, meet the siren at midnight else!’

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/16/2009 2:24:00 PM
Those "piercing bells" will send your students scattering quickly, Professor Canny! As a teacher, it seemed as though the need to vacate the classroom outweighed their interest in education. But, hey, they're kids so we forgive them. Arousing write! Love, Carolyn
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