Nature in story and . Immediately all the children placedtheirs in some pretty way to form a border. Mama said, What lovely borders! Alltry to see what pretty ones you can make,and to the one having the best, I will givea prize. One little girl made a border by repeat-ing the design with clover leaves and blos-soms. 182 NATURE IN STORY AND VERSE. Some day you try to make borders withflowers and leaves, and see what you NATURE IN STORY AND VERSE 183 The Swing Fasten the rope to the limb so strong, Of the dear old apple in leafy shade, we children all Can now swing qui
Nature in story and . Immediately all the children placedtheirs in some pretty way to form a border. Mama said, What lovely borders! Alltry to see what pretty ones you can make,and to the one having the best, I will givea prize. One little girl made a border by repeat-ing the design with clover leaves and blos-soms. 182 NATURE IN STORY AND VERSE. Some day you try to make borders withflowers and leaves, and see what you NATURE IN STORY AND VERSE 183 The Swing Fasten the rope to the limb so strong, Of the dear old apple in leafy shade, we children all Can now swing quite merrily. The little birds are musicians, gay; The sky is our roof of blue!We will sing and join their roundelay, Floating oer our carpet new With soft grassy carpets neath our feet,Let us swing up high—high—high. We catch the leaves of the fine old tree,As we travel toward the sky! Little Bird, Tell Me Little bird, why cant you stop And talk to me?Tell me why you build your nest Up in a tree? Tell me why youre never still, And why you getYour dinner from the garden, My little pet? 184 NATURE IN STORY AND VERSE. Do the worms taste good to you ? And do you knowWhere for seeds and cherries good A bird should go? For your quarters in my tree You pay the rent,With the blithesome songs you sing Which, too, are sent, As praises to Him on high Who gave to youYour sweet little music box And coat of blue. Then build your nest in
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