Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 358
By Corinne Oaksmith. Sweet little darling runs into my room,Red lips parted and cheeks aglow; Fresh and rare as the apple bloom,Brighter far than the roses blow. Oh, sister, come and see ! she cries, As she smooths from her brow the tangledhairs, mmw … While wonder speaks through her violet eyes — My little kitty is saying her prayers! • Come and look thro the nursery door !We wont frighten her where she lies,In the streak of sunlight on the floor, Folding her white paws over her eyes. I wonder,—treading with light foot-fall, And daintily lifting…
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