Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 607
f its wings, and keeping so much on the wingwith such rapid flight, perhaps no bird is moreexercised. Not the least remarkable fact aboutthe structure of the humming-bird is its long,double-pointed tongue, as long as its bill; itcan be put out very far, enabling it to reachthe fine insects and… … Tall yellow lilies wave and blow Along the waters edge ;Like bits of sunset light they glow, Caught in a reedy hedge. I see them shine where one by one The boats unladen lie,While I come into shore alone, For little spoil have I! The little stars will soon peer out, The little moon mount up,And…
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