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Picture fables (1858)

Hey, Wilhelm, 1789-1854, Dalziel Brothers. egrs, Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894, Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871, Dalziel, George, 1815-1902, Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905 · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 40

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CHILD AND KITTEN. KITTY, Kitty, to scratch is wrong,- Dont stick out claws so sharp and strong;I want a paw soft, gentle, and mild.KITTEN. Yes, and I 11 give you one, dear child ;But it is right that I let you know,You should not pinch me and beat me so. If the child pinchd her by and by,Hurt poor… … CHILD AND BOOK. You dear little Book, come forth, my prize,The people all say that youre so wise;My father tells me? mamma says too,That I may learn many things from you.So now that I hold you to my ear,Say what you know, Book, and let me hear. Book, Book,—to speak do you still refuse, Although you…

Fables, German · Children's poetry

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