﻿DISCOVERY OF GLASS. 



An hour before the rising 1 sun 



I 'm forced to leave my bed , 

 To make the fires, and fry the cakes, 



And get the table spread. 

 'Tis, Stir the pudding, Peggy, 



And give those ducks a turn ; 

 Be quick, be quick, you lazy jade ! 



Else one or both will burn, 



The breakfast 's scarely over, 



And all things set to rights, 

 Before the savory haunch, or fowl, 



My skill and care invites. 

 'T is, Stir the pudding, Peggy, 



And give those ducks a turn ; 

 Be quick, be quick, you lazy jade ! 



Else one or both will burn. 



And here I stand before the fire, 



And turn them round and round ; 

 And keep the kettle boiling 



I hate their very sound ! 

 'T is, Stir the pudding, Peggy, 



And give those ducks a turn ; 

 Be quick, be quick, you lazy jade ! 



Else one or both will burn. 



And long before the day is spent, 



I 'm all in such a toast, 

 You scarce could tell which 's done the most, 



Myself, or what I roast ! 

 'Tis, Stir the pudding, Peggy, 



And give those ducks a turn ; 

 Be quick, be quick, you lazy jade \ 



Else one or both will burn. 



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Discovery of Glass. 



ONE of the greatest discoveries was that of glass. It was known 

 anciently, but did not come into general use till within about three 

 centuries. It was discovered by accident, by some merchants men- 



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