  There are many schools of learning and also schools of game, But the school with largest members bears KING HIPPO'S name, And big and little people, yes, even EVANS' FLEET, Would think it quite unpleasant a Hippo school to meet. But Bwana Tumbo Teddy, who knows no thought of fear, Laughed in joyous pleasure as the SCHOOL drew near, And smiling at the leader, he made her stiff with fright, As from his parted mouthpiece his white teeth came in sight. Then Bwana seized his rifle and, taking steady aim, He fired at Queen Hippo and made her front legs lame, Then shooting at her sisters, and brothers left and right, All those he killed, this hunter brave, then quickly towed ashore, Saying, "I'M DEE-LIGHTED, and I hope to meet some more SCHOOLS OF HIPPOPOTAMI that feel inclined to strife, As in this Hippo-battle I'd the time of my whole life." |
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