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Songs and rhymes for the little ones (1896)

Morrison, Mary Jane (Whitney), Mrs., 1832-1904, [from old catalog] ed · Boston, J. Knight company · leaf 72

An illustration from Songs and rhymes for the little ones, 1896, leaf 72 — Spying out holes in the little worn hose,Laying by shoes that are worn thro the toes,Looking oer garments so faded and thin —Who but a mother knows where to begin ?Changing a button to make it look right —That is what mothers are doing to-night. Calling the little ones all round her chair,Hearing… … KEEPSAKES. 51 Creeping so softly to take a last peep,After the little ones all are asleep;Anxious to know if the children are warm,Tucking the blanket round each little form ;Kissing each little face, rosy and bright —That is what mothers are doing to-night. Kneeling down gently beside the white…

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