Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 357
r ? Then safely do they fasten each furry cloak and hood,And gaily go the children a-dancing down the wood.First comes the good old friar with woolen robe and staff,And close at hand the little lad with merry, ringing laugh;And close behind, the boys and girls who dwell in Rothenfels,A-caroling… … A mile they went and two miles, and another mile or two,Till little feet began to lag and baskets leaden grew.But still with smiling faces they made their way along,And cheered the road with laughter and blessed Christmas song.Till suddenly—Now softly, quoth the little lad, forThere stands the…
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