Weatherly, F. E. (Frederic Edward), 1848-1929, Edwards, Mary Ellen, 1839-ca. 1910. ill, Staples, John C. ill · New York : E.P. Dutton & Co. · leaf 50
Stay here beneath the apple tree, And you will find your destine, A prince is coming of high degree, Who will make you queen of his fair country. The prince came not: and the moments ran,And her thoughts to supper to turn began,So Selina Sophonisba AnnWent gladly back to the frying-pan. 46 … 47 THE OLD PICTURE-BOOK. It was an old old picture-book, Full of the merriest talesOf mermaids fair with golden hair, And ships with silver sails \Of fairies light who danced at night,Of goblins on the stair,\.~-j And many a knight in armour brightY\ ho fought for ladies fair. It was only a…
Children's poetry, American
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