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... a " stepping- stone . " When you feel , as I hope some day you will feel , that these pages no longer satisfy , then you must turn to the better thing . E. V. L. INDEX TWO THOUGHTS- Happy Thought • The World's Music Page.
... a " stepping- stone . " When you feel , as I hope some day you will feel , that these pages no longer satisfy , then you must turn to the better thing . E. V. L. INDEX TWO THOUGHTS- Happy Thought • The World's Music Page.
Page 45
... turn it in the sun , And never cease till daylight sets , And all the work is done . August brings the harvest : The reapers now advance , Against their shining sickles The field stands little chance . " Well done ! " exclaims the ...
... turn it in the sun , And never cease till daylight sets , And all the work is done . August brings the harvest : The reapers now advance , Against their shining sickles The field stands little chance . " Well done ! " exclaims the ...
Page 46
... turn : With holly , box , and laurel We house and church adorn . So now , to end my story , I wish you all good cheer , A merry , happy Christmas , A prosperous New Year . Old Song . A Summer Evening * DOWN OWN the deep , the miry lane ...
... turn : With holly , box , and laurel We house and church adorn . So now , to end my story , I wish you all good cheer , A merry , happy Christmas , A prosperous New Year . Old Song . A Summer Evening * DOWN OWN the deep , the miry lane ...
Page 49
... turn about : 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.
... turn about : 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.
Page 53
... turn to great account , with care : My milk being sold for - so and so , I'll buy some eggs as markets go , And set them ; -at the time I fix , These eggs will bring as many chicks ; I'll spare no pains to feed them well ; They'll bring ...
... turn to great account , with care : My milk being sold for - so and so , I'll buy some eggs as markets go , And set them ; -at the time I fix , These eggs will bring as many chicks ; I'll spare no pains to feed them well ; They'll bring ...
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