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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 75

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ILD. Dove, Im sure you must be distrest, Dragging the feathers thus from your breast. DOVE. It hurts me, truly, but nought I care, If I make but a nest thats soft and fair,Wherein my little ones, safe from harm,May lie and be shelterd snug and warm. Then thought the Child, Like the Dove thats here,… … KEEPER. BOY. Keeper, wilt go out walking, sir ?Doa. Id like to go, but I may not stir.BOY. Why not ? We go but a step or two ; Come, good Doggie, and well take you.DOG. No, no, the house would be left alone, And a thief could enter while we were gone. As they went out, at the door he lay, And lookd…

Fables, German · Children's poetry

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