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Ballads for little folk (1874)

Cary, Alice, 1820-1871, Cary, Phoebe, 1824-1871, [from old catalog] joint author, Clemmer, Mary, 1839-1884 ed · New York, Hurd and Houghton · leaf 70

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wmm FAIRY-FOLK. The story-books have told youOf the fairy-folks so nice, That make them leathern apronsOf the ears of little mice ; … And wear the leaves of roses,Like a cap upon their heads. And sleep at night on thistle-down,Instead of feather beds ! Fairy-Folk. These stories, too, have told you, No doubt to your surprise,That the fairies ride in coaches That are drawn by butterflies ;And come into your chambers, When you are…

Children's poetry, American

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