Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 673
ead at the shining leaves; hebobbed them many a gallant bow; and he spreadhis pretty feathers for them to look at. Then hesang them a song,—such a song as they seldomhad a chance to hear,—for, though many birdspassed that way from the clouds and stopped overfor rest and refreshment, paying for… … Wji-) she could run away, too. charm him into staying; but he wanted to godown and say good-morning to the grasses and theflowers, and the blue water that made such prettypictures of the sky where he had been. Beside,he had songs that he must carry to somebody. So he left the poplar leaves; but…
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