Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 320
Owl once lived in a hollow tree, And he was as wise as wise could be. The branch of Learning he did nt know Could scarce on the tree of knowledge grow. He knew the tree from branch to root,And an Owl like that can afford to hoot. i892.] … THE EARLY OWL. And he hooted—until, alas! one day He chanced to hear, in a casual way,An insignificant little bird Make use of a term he had never heard.He was flying to bed in the dawning light When he heard her singing with all her might,•Hurray! hurray for the early worm! Dear me ! said the Owl,…
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