Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 62
ittle Minute By Alice Francisco 32oss ^Sk ^t^ W- wm^ I have a darling little sonWho never cared to have a gun.He has red cheeks and sunny hair,But never had a soldiers air. If there should be a sudden raid,And he were called upon for aid,I greatly fear he d run away,Nor face the foe and win the… … 632 MY LITTLE MINUTE-MEN The reason I will give to you:When he is told some work to do,In just a minute, he replies;But from his book lifts not his eyes. If he is asked to shake the grate.To bring a chair, or close the gate,He does not hurry to begin it,But always says: In just a minute.
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