Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 477
lanned,Before they reached this piece of land,Were, for the time, put out of mind,Since all were now for work inclined. A supernatural gift can bringMuscles to break the strongest thing,And snapping ash or maple roundWas on the field a common sound.But what s a broken tine or tooth,Or even… … The wheels and axles creaked in pain,And of their burden did complain,Till some old spokes thought it was justAnd proper to betray their trust, And it took coaxing on the partOf Brownies to keep up their heart.A little sprinkle, threatening more,The workers feared a great downpour, And neer was hay…
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