Major Edwards High School - Mesa Yearbook (West Boylston, MA)

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see Sheriff Dwight. Oh, how terrible is poor John ' s plight! As it was approaching noon, little Simp Peep drifted away from the confusion and headed for a place to eat. Her eyes alighted on a big sign made of ' goody-goodies ' ' , which read, Old Mother Thomas ' s Cupboard . Going inside, she asked the kindly old lady if there was anything to eat? My cupboard is bare, no matter how I try, so there is nothing at all for you to buy, was her reply. Oh, how could this be in the Land of Plenty? wondered Little Simp Peep as she walked out the door. But that sign! Oh, now I see, on a closer look it was only foam. Although at the end of Lollypop Lane there was nothing but the sea, she continued on her way. Arriving on Licorice Dock, she heard the sound of voices. Hubba dub dub! We ' re three men in a tub, said Mickey, Jim and Don. We like to sail on root beer sea, and we ' ll take you across any morn. Quickly Little Simp Peep ran to look over the dock, and seeing the men in the tub, she said, Oh, yes, please take me across, for you see my sheep are lost, and I fear I shall never find them. In the tub, away she went over the bouncing waves and across the perilous sea. And lo and behold! The clouds burst and showered them with cola. The foaming white caps rose in the air and fell all over the tub, but by an act of fate they were spared. Soon there was calm once again, and the three men navigated the tub to shore. It had been quite a voyage but Little Simp Peep knew that her life was safe in the hands of these dependable sailors. Now what am I to do? she thought, for here in front of her stood a mighty forest. The sailors having left, there was nothing for her to do but go on. Now it was approaching evening and the forest looked dark. Carefully she picked her way along the path that led south. She had grown tired from her long day ' s journey, and she hardly knew how far she had come. Resting for a few minutes, Little Simp Peep thought she saw a mirage approaching in the distance. Soon it was upon her, but to her surprise she found it was only a little person. Little Jeanne Riding Hood is my name; perhaps you ' ve heard about my fame. I ' ll lead you out of this wild wood, so just follow behind my hood. There was not another word from the little figure. As she turned around and began her way back to the opening in the forest, Little Simp Peep followed right behind. Beyond the clearing before them, they saw a beautiful house with a garden surrounding it. Being so glad to find a place where there were people, Little Jeanne Riding Hood said, Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, how does your | aniinriTrD¥1 lanmniTiirDi 22 ►

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garden grow? Silver Bells and Cockle Shells an Pretty Maidens all in a row, was Mary ' s answer with a smile. ' And over here is Little Nancy Muffit who is sitting on a tuffet,” she continued. Happiness was all about as could be seen on their faces. Oh, how I wish I could be happy too, but without my sheep, I am so blue, said Little Simp Peep. How she wished she could remain here, but she had to go on. I ' m Humpty Josie on a wall. Look out! I ' m going to fall, came a cry from one end of the flower garden. The cry was so loud that it scared Little Simp Peep away down Ice Cream Road. There, standing in front of her, was a magnificent castle constructed of every food imaginable, and running down the road to meet her, were Three Little Kittens crying their heads off and say- ing, We are Three Little Kittens who have lost our mittens, Arnold, Lancey, and Howe. Meow! Meow! Meow! What darling creatures they are, she thought as she took them in her arms. With the sun drooping behind the hills, Little Simp Peep ran to the castle entrance. A flurry of trumpets was heard, and soon she found herself the center of attraction. Ladies in waiting ushered her to the queen, and here she sat and told her story of how she was looking for the lost sheep! The queen was most sympathetic because she was none other than Dotty Pedini, the Queen of Hearts, for some time ago, she had made some tarts and they had been stolen. Therefore, she announced, I am the Queen of Hearts, and in my kingdom in all parts I want you to look for the sheep of Little Simp Peep. Hav- ing the confidence of the good Queen, Little Simp Peep passed the night in a most wonderful sleep. Trumpets sounded the coming of the new day, and of course the court was up at the break of dawn to look for the lost sheep. Again, as luck would have it, they didn ' t have to go far, for behind the haystack fast asleep was Little Jimmy Blue. Up with a start jumped Little Jimmy Blue. Then by blowing his horn, he soon had all the sheep around him. There you are, Little Simp, I ' ve taken good care of your sheep, he said, as he gave them back. Oh! What happiness was in the heart of Little Simp Peep as she took the last sheep in her arms. And overhead four and twenty blackbirds, the Class of ' 47 , kept careful watch that no harm would come to the happy band on its homeward way. [a drrrminrflBl latmTirmiro ] |ga rirrfirrrrmj b 1 laoiriTrrriTms] |s rrrrrrnrnTm¥1