She took a clean dish
To get him some tripe,
But when she came back,
He was smoking a pipe.
She went to the ale-house
To get him some beer,
But when she came back,
The Dog sat in a chair.
MOTHER HUBBARD.
Walter Crane’s Picture Books Re-Issue
John Lane
The Bodley Head: London & New York. 1897.
Brilliant 🙂
Thank you! That Mother Hubbard was an indulgent pet parent!
Elephant
It is a wonderful illustration!
Elephant
Reblogged this on The Lady Electric and commented:
Is there any time a dog isn’t the best companion?
Insanity! I love it!
Glad to make you happy!
Elephant
Ha! I had forgotten those extra verses. Great illustration.
Are you having fun looking at the Elephant’s Picture Book? Nice of you to visit and look around.
Thanks,
Elephant
Great fun, thank you.