Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 37
The DeceitfulDormice. SLEEPY Dormouse who had passedThe winter in her nest,Hearing that spring had come at last,(lot up at once and dressed, And, liastening from her downy houseTo hail the new spring day, She ran against another mouseThat lived across the way. … The shock was such, at first the two Could scarcely speak for lackOf breath. Then each cried, Oh, it s you! AVhy, when did you get back ? I ve only just returnd, my dear, The sleepy Dormouse said,From Florida — the winters here. You know, affect my head. Have you, indeed ? exclaimed her friend. I m…
Children's poetry, American
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