Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 30
Alas, for castles in the air! —There s no delusion anywhereQuite so delusive as, I fear.Is a professional career. So thought the ant last time we met.She only has o//^ sluggard yet,Who scantly fills her larder shelf—It is, I grieve to sa\-, herself! … /
Children's poetry, American
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