Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 25
GIFTED ANT, wlio could no moreThan keep starvation from her door,Once cast about that she might findAn occupation to her mind. An ant with active hands and feetCan, as a rule, make both ends meetUnhapj)ily, this was not quiteThe case with her of whom Iwrite. Since 1 am giited, she d explain, I… … f-/ ^iHkJr
Children's poetry, American
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