. Harper's young people . spers low— Some horrible giant from Barnums show? Some terrible ogre, with teeth like stones, Who will mangle our bodies and crunch our bones? They were all too much frightened to scamper right at the monster whod spoiled their play; But he stood stock-still, as if sleeping or dead, And the little gnomes soon lost a part nf their dread. Then nearer and nearer the bolder ones crept. Still gaining in courage as onward they slept; Till they burst out a-laughing, Ha! ha! and ho! ho! See, the wonderful monster is made out of snow! And then the whole party went
. Harper's young people . spers low— Some horrible giant from Barnums show? Some terrible ogre, with teeth like stones, Who will mangle our bodies and crunch our bones? They were all too much frightened to scamper right at the monster whod spoiled their play; But he stood stock-still, as if sleeping or dead, And the little gnomes soon lost a part nf their dread. Then nearer and nearer the bolder ones crept. Still gaining in courage as onward they slept; Till they burst out a-laughing, Ha! ha! and ho! ho! See, the wonderful monster is made out of snow! And then the whole party went trooping pell with snow-balls and fists on the monster they fell;In a very few minutes demolished it with three ringing cheers they went on with their play. When they told their adventure, once safely at home,•• Let me liope you will learn, said the wrinkled King Gnome,When you fancy a danger, a bold front to show,And perhaps it will turn out a mere man of snow. 190 HARPERS YOUNG PEOPLE. VOLUME FREEZING EFFECTS. RESULT OF FOOLING OVEIl THE WASH-BOWL IN COLDWEATHER. DEAR children, take warning— Dont, stand in the little Tom Noddy, whose fate you behold; *Oh dear. he cried, mother, It is such a bother,A fellow must bathe when the days are so cold ! lie shivered and pouted, He fretted and dipped in a finder, and took up a drop. •(Uni. little coward ! So and s<» fro ward !Said angry Jack Frost then ; I th ink / will stop. Then came the elf tripping. And gave him a swift, as he shuddered from forehead to toes, Jack Frost, with a feather Of stern arctic weather. Just touched the wet child, and you see how hefroze. An icicle helmet Around him is well met;Hes blue as a little pint-lied mortal can be. Ho, ho ! says Jack, dancing And shouting and prancing.* Henceforth youll take care how you trifle withme. So, children, take warning— Dont Mand in the whimper and quiver, but. eager and bold. Ju
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