Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 1118
Two chickalinks stoodOn a queer piece of wood ; Their balance was not very firm.But their dangerous actThey explained by this fact- The early bird catches theworm. … You cannot say, I know full wellWhat traits these birds are showing Because, you see, you cannot tellWhich way you think they re going. A VOLUBLE VOWEL. By A. J. Backus.
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