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Chimes for childhood (1868)

[Estes, Dana], 1840-1909, comp · Boston, Lee and Shepart · leaf 84

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POLLY ROWN eyes, straight nose;Dirt pies, rumpled clothes. Torn books, spoilt toys;Arch looks, unlike a boys; Little rages, obvious arts;(Three her age is), cakes, tarts; Falling down off chairs;Breaking crown down stairs; Catching flies on the pane;Deep sighs — cause not plain; Bribing you with… … /^, // / Folded Jtajzds, saying prayers ;Understaiids not, nor cares;Thinks it odd; smiles atvay;Tet may God hear her ;pray ! (79) 8o POLLT. Wide awake; as you hear, Mercys-sake, quiet, dear ! New shoes, new frock;Vague views of w^hats oclock When its time to go to bed,And scorn subHme for whats…

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