Gordon, Katharine Parker, Mother · Boston : Samuel G. Simpkins · leaf 102
elt that his soul was stained with sin,And his mother could hear him sob and cry.Because he had told her that wicked lie. Then he came and leaned by his mothers side,And asked for a kiss, which she denied ;He told her, with many a penitent sigh.That he never would tell another lie. THE LITTLE BOY… … 987528V ( 100 ) THE LITTLE FISHERMAN. One day a little playful boySaid, Dear mamma, I wish That I could go into the yard,And make believe catch fish.* His mother told him tliat he might,And gave him a pin-hook, And bade him go to a large tub,And think it was a brook. He took his little rod and…
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