Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 473
n Blossom, sang Char-lie, flourishing her drum-sticks. • Happy May-Day. Queen Blossom. chimed inWinnie, taking the harmonica from her mouth. And crown her sweetest, though she liesIn bed. These flowers, dear Blossom, bloomed for you, The fairest in the land:Wear them, and give your subjects leave… … THE PROCESSION MARCHES IN. Happy May-Day, responded Blossom. But—how funnv—what do vou call me Queen Blossomfor? Because you are Queen, and we have come tocrown you, replied Charlie. Then she laid downthe drum-sticks, lifted the white napkin, and in asolemn tone began to repeat these verses,…
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