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THE LITTLE BIRD'S ANSWER.
I thank you, my dear,But I'd rather live here:
The skies they are fair
And I love the fresh air.
The trees they are green,
And I sit like a queen,
On a branch as it goes,
While the pleasant wind blows.
I have more on my table
To eat than I'm able,
For the very large field
My dessert does yield:
But come from your book,
With a good humour'd look,
When with care you have read,
And your lesson is said;
Sit under the tree,
With your sewing by me,
And this afternoon,
I'll sing you a tune.
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