Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 202
Each little bird within its nest,Thinks its parents love it best;But the old birds cannot tellWhy they love them all so well. 879-1 FOR VERY LITTLE FOLK. I83 … Sometimes, great wasps come buzzing near,And fill the birdies hearts with fear. You cruel things, the young birds say, You know that mother is away ! 184 FOR VERY LITTLE FOLK. [December,
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