Such a little woman, Busy little fingers, Gravely shelling beans, — Eyes of sweetest blue; — Kitty looks as she would say, Dont you bother, kitty, Tell me what it means! ■ I have work to do. You may sit and watch me While Im shelling beans;I am helping mother, — That is what it means. LUCY R.…
Children's stories · Children's poetry
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