Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 664
A.^S. 03&LW T is said elves thought a lack of time Could be the only reasonThe autumn leaves were not all curled Before the Jack Frost season. And so all felt that duty calledTo them to help the bending, And get each leaf in autumn shapeBefore to earth descending.
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