Ballads for little folk . an child ;And never once his writhings ceased. And never once he smiled. Then Nora cried, Take yonder egg That lies upon the shelf,And make of it two hollow cups, Like tiny cups of delf. 168 Noras Charm. And the mother took the sea-mews egg, And broke in twain the shell,And made of it two tiny cups, And filled them at the well. She filled them up as Nora bade, And set them on the coals :And the imp grew still, for he neer had seen In fairy land such bowls. And when the water bubbled and boiled, Like a fountain in its play,Mirth bubbled up to his lips, and he laughed T
Ballads for little folk . an child ;And never once his writhings ceased. And never once he smiled. Then Nora cried, Take yonder egg That lies upon the shelf,And make of it two hollow cups, Like tiny cups of delf. 168 Noras Charm. And the mother took the sea-mews egg, And broke in twain the shell,And made of it two tiny cups, And filled them at the well. She filled them up as Nora bade, And set them on the coals :And the imp grew still, for he neer had seen In fairy land such bowls. And when the water bubbled and boiled, Like a fountain in its play,Mirth bubbled up to his lips, and he laughed Till he laughed himself away ! And the mother turned about, and felt The heart in her bosom leap ;For the imp was gone, and there in his place Lay her baby fast asleep. And Nora said to her neighbor, Now There sure can be no doubtBut a merry heart and a merry laugh Drive evil spirits out! And who can say but the dismal frownAnd the doleful sigh are the sinThat keeps the good from our homes and hearts,And lets the evil in !. TFIEY DIDNT THINK. Once a trap was baited With a piece of cheese ;It tickled so a little mouse It almost made him sneeze ;An old rat said, Theres danger, Be careful where you go ! Nonsense ! said the other, I dont think you know ! So he walked in boldly — Nobody in sight ;First he took a nibble, Then he took a bite ;Close the trap together Snapped as quick as wink,Catching mousey fast there, Cause he didnt think. Once a little turkey,Fond of her own way, Wouldnt ask the old onesWhere to go or stay ; She said, Im not a baby,Here I am half-grown ; I/O They Didrit Think. , Surely I am big enough To run about alone ! Off she went, but somebody Hiding saw her pass ;Soon like snow her feathers Covered all the she made a supper For a sly young mink,Cause she was so headstrong That she wouldnt think. Once there was a robin Lived outside the door,Who wanted to go insideAnd hop upon the floor. Ho, no, said the mother, You must stay with me ;Little birds are
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