Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 86
own; For by this method you may getThe habit of a sulky frown. If playmates tease you, let your eyesA brave and merry twinkle show; For if the angry tears arise They re very apt to overflow. If you must practise for an hour,And if it seem a long, long while, Remember not to pout and glower,But wear… … I m having such a dreadful time At learning how to spell!You see, I m just a little girl And cant do very well.I ve been to school for two months now, And so some words I know;For teacher writes it on the board And says g-o spells go. I ve learned that r-a-t spells rat And h-e-n spells hen ;That…
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