Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 168
I s heard dat dis kind family Has brought up lots of chil- en; Is come to nuss em for you ; You 11 find me kind and willin. I am a proud Knight-Templar,As you can plainly see, And none but one more bravethan I,Can take my shield from me. VI. I m sure you re glad to see me, Hard-featured though I… … CONTENTMENT. By Mary N. Prescott. ELL me, little bird,whyYou stay when thesnow is here ?Have you not wings toflyTo some happier at-mosphere ? I love the wild danceof the snow,And the berries, frostyand red; Why should I hasten to go,When here is my daily bread ? And if my notes are but few, When…
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