She had just reached the spot where the dandelions were thethickest, when papa, hurrying home to breakfast, came upon the odd-looking little figure. He took her up in his arms, with the boots in his hand, and has-tened home as fast as he could. Then Tot wondered why papa andmamma laughed so… … Bright-faced darlings, here you ; Looking up so fresh and gay,Why purse your pretty lips so tight, Wont you tell your secret, pray ? The rare bright secret of your bloom,Wondrous tints and matchless dyes. Did you di*aw it from earths gems,Or was it lent by sunset skies? Nod your heads together…
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