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At a social society gathering, a quarter of a century ago, a member from a distance was called on by the gentlemen present to tell his Rabbit story. We got up in a few minutes afterward and gave it in verse as follows: --
Our friend, Mr. Romley, / He told the tale homley, / And yet full of fun, / How the Rabbits did run, / In numbers a score, / All around his door.
They were red, black and white, / Their play folks did delight;
But they got small by degrees, / For the cats did them seise --
All but one big black Rabbit, / He got into the habit / Under ground he would dive --
He long time did survive, / 'Till owner, wanting fat pot, / He this great beast then shot.
When police heard the gun, / Full quickly he did run, / In a furious rage;
But his wrath did as‑uage / When he got a quarter / Of the last martyr.