THE BOYS' JOKE.
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the poor lads deserved some reward for their labor.
"All right, if the other fellows agree," returned Tom, helping himself to a handful of candy as he spoke; which cool performance had such a good effect upon the other boys that they all cried out, "We do! we do!" while Alf, swinging Lotty to his shoulder, marched away, singing at the top of his voice,
"Now cheer, boys, cheer,
With three times three,
Our little Lot,
And her kitmouse tree!"
With three times three,
Our little Lot,
And her kitmouse tree!"
