. St. Nicholas [serial] . Chipmunk.—I m quite well, thanks, Miss Miss B.— A charming neighborhood ! just theBird; and you ? Miss B.— I m sorry to say my health is poor,So my doctor has ordered a southern tour. thingFor a winter home —Mrs. C.— Well, I hope, next spring, When you re here again, you will try to call. Could nt you manage to come along ?It would do you good— Mrs. C.— Yes, I m far from strong, And it s just what I d most like to doIf I d only a pair of wings — Miss B.— Pooh! Pooh! There are trains for people whocannot fly. Mrs. C.—Yes, but the fares are so dreadfully high ! Miss B.—

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. St. Nicholas [serial] . Chipmunk.—I m quite well, thanks, Miss Miss B.— A charming neighborhood ! just theBird; and you ? Miss B.— I m sorry to say my health is poor,So my doctor has ordered a southern tour. thingFor a winter home —Mrs. C.— Well, I hope, next spring, When you re here again, you will try to call. Could nt you manage to come along ?It would do you good— Mrs. C.— Yes, I m far from strong, And it s just what I d most like to doIf I d only a pair of wings — Miss B.— Pooh! Pooh! There are trains for people whocannot fly. Mrs. C.—Yes, but the fares are so dreadfully high ! Miss B.— You are very kind —So really I must nt think of that— Mrs. C. Oh not at all! Miss B.—If only youd wings like your cousin Miss B.— Good-bye, Mrs. Chipmunk. Bat. Mrs. C.— Oh, must you fly? Mrs. C— If only! but then I have nt, you see. Then> a pleasant journey ! Besides, I ve rented a hole in a tree, Miss B.— Good-bye ! On the first-floor branch just three Mrs. C. Good-byt\ trees west.

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