You could not see a cloud , because No cloud was in the sky : No birds were flying over head -- There were no birds to fly . The Walrus and the Carpenter Were walking close at hand ; They wept like anything to see Such quantities of sand : `` If this were only cleared away , '' They said , `` it WOULD be grand ! '' `` If seven maids with seven mops Swept it for half a year , Do you suppose , '' the Walrus said , `` That they could get it clear ? '' `` I doubt it , '' said the Carpenter , And shed a bitter tear . `` O Oysters , come and walk with us ! '' The Walrus did beseech . `` A pleasant walk , a pleasant talk , Along the briny beach : We can not do with more than four , To give a hand to each . '' The eldest Oyster looked at him . But never a word he said : The eldest Oyster winked his eye , And shook his heavy head -- Meaning to say he did not choose To leave the oyster-bed . But four young oysters hurried up , All eager for the treat : Their coats were brushed , their faces washed , Their shoes were clean and neat -- And this was odd , because , you know , They had n't any feet . Four other Oysters followed them , And yet another four ; And thick and fast they came at last , And more , and more , and more -- All hopping through the frothy waves , And scrambling to the shore . The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so , And then they rested on a rock Conveniently low : And all the little Oysters stood And waited in a row . `` The time has come , '' the Walrus said , `` To talk of many things : Of shoes -- and ships -- and sealing-wax -- Of cabbages -- and kings -- And why the sea is boiling hot -- And whether pigs have wings . '' `` But wait a bit , '' the Oysters cried , `` Before we have our chat ; For some of us are out of breath , And all of us are fat ! '' `` No hurry ! '' said the Carpenter . They thanked him much for that . `` A loaf of bread , '' the Walrus said , `` Is what we chiefly need : Pepper and vinegar besides Are very good indeed -- Now if you 're ready Oysters dear , We can begin to feed . '' `` But not on us ! '' the Oysters cried , Turning a little blue , `` After such kindness , that would be A dismal thing to do ! ''
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