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THE CRIME

Meaning to say he did not choose

To leave his oyster bed.

But four young oysters hurried up

All eager for the treat.

Their coats were brushed their faces washed,

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Their shoes were clean and neat.

And this was odd, because you know,

In Cambridge there was sleet.

Four other oysters followed them,

And yet another four.

And thick and fast they came at last,

And more, and more, and more.

There were so many in the end

They broke a fire door.

The Walrus and the Carpenter

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