Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940, ed · New York, L. A. Noble · leaf 124
rinkled old NokomisNursed the little Hiawatha,Rocked him in his linden cradle,Bedded soft in moss and rushes,Safely bound with reindeer sinews.At the door on summer evenings,Sat the little Hiawatha;Heard the whispering of the pine trees,Heard the lapping of the water,Sounds of music, words of… … Hiawatha and Old Nokomis Hiawathas Childhood 105 When he heard the owls at midnight,Hooting, laughing in the forest,What is that? he cried in terror;What is that, he said, Nokomis?And the good Nokomis answered,That is but the owl and owletTalking in their native language,Talking, scolding at each…
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