Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 715
When I m particularly bad,I look at that angelic lad;In times of penance I enjoyThe tale that he once—just like me—Was cornered up an apple-tree,And fiercely fought the butcher-boy ! The only thing that seems unfairIs that he had that saintly air,And yet was fond of fun and noise;But I suppose it…
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