A Book of Verses for ChildrenEdward Verrall Lucas |
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... hear it pattering on the pane Like Andrew beating on his drum . The coals beneath the kettle croon , And clap their hands and dance in glee ; And even the kettle hums a tune To tell you when it's time for tea . The world is such a happy ...
... hear it pattering on the pane Like Andrew beating on his drum . The coals beneath the kettle croon , And clap their hands and dance in glee ; And even the kettle hums a tune To tell you when it's time for tea . The world is such a happy ...
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... Christmas Eve , Is to hear the robin's song . ' Tis the merriest sound upon earth and sea : For it comes from our own Aunt Mary's tree . * See note , p . 318 . So , of all that grow by the King's highway 23 The Holly.
... Christmas Eve , Is to hear the robin's song . ' Tis the merriest sound upon earth and sea : For it comes from our own Aunt Mary's tree . * See note , p . 318 . So , of all that grow by the King's highway 23 The Holly.
Page 44
... hear the linnets sing , The blackbird and the throstle A - praising God the King . It cheers the heart to hear them , To see the leaves unfold , The meadows scattered over With buttercups of gold . Full early in the morning Awakes the ...
... hear the linnets sing , The blackbird and the throstle A - praising God the King . It cheers the heart to hear them , To see the leaves unfold , The meadows scattered over With buttercups of gold . Full early in the morning Awakes the ...
Page 49
... You cannot make the miller hear Unless you scream and shout . " Any grist for the mill ? " The bakers come and go ; * Other lines omitted . E Old Song . They bring their empty sacks to fill , And leave 49 The Water-Mill.
... You cannot make the miller hear Unless you scream and shout . " Any grist for the mill ? " The bakers come and go ; * Other lines omitted . E Old Song . They bring their empty sacks to fill , And leave 49 The Water-Mill.
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... hears the mill And grinds the corn in dreams . Living close beside the mill , The miller's girls and boys Always play at make - believe , Because they have no toys . ' Any grist for our mill ? ” The elder brothers shout , While all the ...
... hears the mill And grinds the corn in dreams . Living close beside the mill , The miller's girls and boys Always play at make - believe , Because they have no toys . ' Any grist for our mill ? ” The elder brothers shout , While all the ...
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