Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 624
And I have only three. That is to say, I should have twelve.If I were born on a proper day: But I had to be born in Leap Year,And it takes all the fun away. If you only get one birthday. In every four long years.Its celebrated the first of March, A grievance that still brings tears. Why, Sam calls… … BY MARJORIE E. ROOT, AGE 15. (GOLDBADGE, SILVER BADGE WON DEC, 1921) BY BARBARA KNOX, AGE 14(SILVER BADGE) AN OLD FRIEND. BYMARYCANDACE PANGBORN.AGE 14. (HONOR MEMBER)
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