Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 206
question; but, unfortunately, your Jack can-not answer it. THE CHRISTMAS SHEAF. YOUR Jack knows of a dear old bachelor whobuilt a gay little bird-house, and set it high ona pole where cats could nt reach it. This prettyhouse had all sorts of cozy little rooms, and in themsome sparrows made their… … THE CHRISTMAS SHEAF. One Christmas eve, when the birds were cuddledall close together in their homes, fast asleep, theirfriend called to mind a kindly custom of the peoplein Northern Europe, and resolved to make a joyfulChristmas surprise for his little lodgers. So hehunted through all the town…
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