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Artful anticks (1894)

Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 72

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-ou good —Mrs. C.— Ves, I m far from strong, And it s just what I d most like to do If I d only a pair of wings — Miss B.— Pooh! Pooh! There are trains for people who cannot fly. Mrs. C.— Ves, but the fares are so dreadfully high!So really I must nt think of that — Miss B.— If only you d wings like… … On the first-floor branch just four trees west Of the oak where you built your last years nest. Miss B.— A charming neighborhood! just the thing For a winter home —Mrs. C. Well. I hoi)e, next spring, When you re here again, you will try to call. Miss B.— You are very kind — Mrs. C.— Miss B.—…

Children's poetry, American

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