Rhyme? And Reason?

By: Carroll, Lewis

But presently the Thing began To shiver and to sneeze: On which I said "Come, come, my man That's a most inconsiderate plan. Less noise there, if you please " "I've caught a cold," the Thing replies, "Out there upon the landing." I turned to look in some surprise, And there, before my very eyes, A little Ghost was standing He trembled when he caught my eye, And got behind a chair. "How came you here," I said, "and why? I never saw a thing so shy. Come out Don't shiver there " He said "I'd gladly tell you how, And also tell you why; But" (here he gave a little bow)"You're in so bad a temper now, You'd think it all a lie. "And as to being in a fright, Allow me to remark That Ghosts have just as good a right, In every way, to fear the light, As Men to fear the dark." "No plea," said I, "can well excuse Such cowardice in you: For Ghosts can visit when they choose, Whereas we Humans ca'n't refuse To grant the interview." He said "A flutter of alarm Is not unnatural, is it? I really feared you meant some harm: But, now I see that you are calm, Let me explain my visit. "Houses are classed, I beg to state, According to the number Of Ghosts that they accommodate: (The Tenant merely counts as weight, With Coals and other lumber).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08HTM1L93
• ISBN13: 9798683761196
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"