Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 171
Itdid have a few tools and a vise, and a window-sill at which work could be done. The work yousee in the pictures was not done there, however,but at home. Interest, the greatest factor ineducation, made the boys find ways and means.It made them careful of material; it made themtake what others had… … A little boy, with some little tools In a little tool-chest new,Was looking around for a little work For his little hands to do,When a little bird, with a glossy breast, Flew down to a cherry limbThat was very close to the little boy, And twittered a song to him. The little song pleased the little…
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