or fretful, or pout,For when I am older then I shall go out.But now I m a child, scarcely yet five years old, So I must be good, and do as I m told;I think t will be naughty indeed if I cry,For what little child is so happy as I ?I ve a nice pleasant home, a dear, kind papa,Two sweet little… … FlRgT RIDE. UNDER the leaves of the old forest trees,Pleasantly dancing about in the breeze,Dear little sister, our beauty and pride,Now for the first time is taking a ride. Pony, trot steadily.; please to take care ;Little you know what a treasure you bear: 32 HOME SONGS. •55 Heart full of…
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