Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 641
, dear!And not a one forgets to say, Remember, Willie,you Are old enough for useful gifts this year. Geewhilikens! Id give a heap to be a kid of ten. Getting things I really did nt need.Birthdays meant a whole lot more than shirts andneckties then;Now, even useful hooks I ve got to read!Oh, if I… … Each morning when I do-re-mi,I try to find the proper• key. For it is not consideredright To play the black keysfor the white. My mother says that if I tryAnd do my best at practice, IMay learn the hardest things to play,Like Pader-what s-his- name, some day. I know a way more easy, though.I ve…
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