Cary, Alice, 1820-1871, Cary, Phoebe, 1824-1871, [from old catalog] joint author, Clemmer, Mary, 1839-1884 ed · New York, Hurd and Houghton · leaf 21
light in his dream at night, But a dream was all he had. Work, work in the light o th rosy morns, Work, work, in the dusky eves ;For now they must plough, and now they must plant, And now they must bind the sheaves.And far away was the holiday All under the Christmas leaves. For still it brought… … Now Christmas came, and GregoryWith the dawn was broad awake ; But there was the crumple cow to milk,And there was the cheese to make ; And so it was noon ere he went to the townTo buy the Christmas cake. Youll leave your warm, new coat at home,And keep it fresh and brightTo wear, the careful old…
Children's poetry, American
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