Eliot, Samuel, 1821-1898 · Boston : [J. Wilson & Son, University Press] · leaf 173
say,In her nest, at peep of day?• Let me fly, says little birdie, Mother, let me fly away. — Birdie, rest a little longer,Till the little wings are stronger.So she rests a little longer, Then she flies away. What does little baby say.In her bed, at peep of day.Baby says, like little birdie, Let me… … ERY high in the pine tree The httle turtle-doveMade a pretty httle nursery, To please her little love.She was gentle, she was soft, And her large tlark e}eOften turned to her mate, Who was sitting close by. Coo, said the turtle-dove ; Coo, said she.• Oh, I love thee, said the turtle-dove ; •• And /…
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