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Title: The Animals' Rebellion

Author: Clifton Bingham

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Have you seen

"The Animals' Trip to Sea"

and

"The Animals' Picnic"

by CLIFTON BINGHAM

illustrated by G. H. THOMPSON

NOW READY

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THE
ANIMALS'
REBELLION

described by
CLIFTON BINGHAM

and pictured by
G. H. THOMPSON

London New York
Ernest Nister Printed in Bavaria. E P Dutton & Co

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The Animals' Rebellion.

The "Trip to Sea"[A] had long been made,
The "Picnic"[B] bills had all been paid;
But if you'll listen, I will tell
What made the animals rebel.

The Tiger was dissatisfied--
"Why should the Lion reign?" he cried;
"He's no more King of Beasts than I;
So let us all his rule defy!"

A secret meeting then he called:
And while the others stood appalled,
His wants and grievances explained,
And quickly some adherents gained.

The Fox his joy could not conceal--
"In guns," thought he, "I'll make a deal!"
The Owl, who all his speeches heard,
Took care to take down every word:

And ere the rising of the sun,
The Great Rebellion had begun!

[Footnote A: "The Animals' Trip to Sea."]
[Footnote B: "The Animals' Picnic."]

[Illustration: SECRET MEETING OF THE REBELS]

The Tiger's Petition

The King sat on his Throne one day,