Part 14 (1/2)

O busy, happy children!

That light French heart of yours, Would it lish doors!

Would that orked as gaily, And played, yes, played as well, And lived our lives as simply As Monsieur et Mademoiselle

[Illustration]

YOUNG DANDELION

YOUNG Dandelion On a hedge-side, Said young Dandelion, ”Who'll be my bride?

”I'm a bold fellow As ever was seen, With reen

”You may uprootup again

”I never flinch, Sir, Wherever I dwell; Give me an inch, Sir

I'll soon take an ell

”Drive er and pride, I'll thrive and harden By the road-side

”Not a bit fearful, Showing my face, Always so cheerful In every place”

Said young Dandelion, With a sweet air, ”I have my eye on Miss Daisy fair