Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 47
X Owl once lived in a hollow tree,And he was as wise as wise could be.The branch of Learning /ir did nt knowCould scarce on the tree of knowledge grow.He knew the tree from branch to root,And an Owl like that can aftbrd to hoot. And he hooted — until, alas! one day He chanced to hear, in a casual…
Children's poetry, American
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