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Rhymes and Jingles

by Mary Mapes Dodge

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Lady-Bird and Daddy Longlegs

Lady-Bird, in gown so gay,
Came creeping from the clover;
Daddy Longlegs went that way,
And nearly knocked her over.

“I’ll tell my ant!” she cried out quick.
“It beats the bugs!” said he.
“A tad-pole for your walking stick
Would suit you well,” said she.

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