oklet growing.She wore a white bonnet and pink gingham dress,And what a sweet picture was dear little Bess,With her sunny hair, so wild and free.Over her shoulders flowing ! The murmuring brook, as it glided by,Whispered to Bessy a sweet lullaby; Her eyes grew heavy, her curly head dropped,And soon… … Finding her sleeping, they made a slight sound,And soon all the fairies came hovring around. They took off her gingham, and dressed her in silk,And one little fairy said : Dear Bessy, weve come to invite you to tea,Our food is as dainty as dainty can be, —Sweetest of honey and best of milk,—Come,…
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