As William and Thomas were walking one day, <br />They came by a fine orchard's side: <br />They would rather eat apples than spell, read, or play, <br />And Thomas to William then cried: <br /> <br />'O brother, look yonder! what clusters hang there! <br />I'll try and climb over the wall: <br />I must have an apple; I will have a pear; <br />Although it should cost me a fall!' <br /> <br />Said William to Thomas, 'To steal is a sin, <br />Mamma has oft told this to thee: <br />I never have stolen, nor will I begin, <br />So the apples may hang on the tree. ' <br /> <br />'You are a good boy, as you ever have been,' <br />Said Thomas, 'let's walk on, my lad: <br />We'll call on our schoolfellow, Benjamin Green, <br />Who to see us I know will be glad.<br /><br />Ann Taylor<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-boys-and-the-apple-tree/
