IS IT FAIR 



Many a feast from the cupboard's rich store 

 He had nibbled at night, but never before 

 Had he met with such a dreadful mishap, 

 For at last he was caught in the cook's new 

 trap. 



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He was sleek and handsome, the old gray rat, 

 Had no fear of anything, even a cat, 

 Terrified now, he dashed wildly about, 

 Though hunting in vain for a way to get out. 



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