The Tame Robins Tales and Oddities
A juvenile scene describes John and Bob feeding tame robins from a wooden box and a garden setting. The birds approach, fear fades, and one box feeding method evolves while a second attempt fails. Interspersed are humorous, brief verses about animals and curious ship tales.
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John
Dunceville Pupils Puzzle Teacher With Not Knowing
A town’s two dunces complicate a lesson on not knowing as Miss Burns tries a new approach. The pair insist on arithmetic error and the class explores language and logic before recess lifts the mental fog with a game outside.
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Dunceville
Park Secrets Lie Quiet in the Park Night
Fragmentary verse hints at hidden wonders in a park with elves, willows, and a barking dog. The lines evoke quiet reverence amid nature while inviting careful steps and hushed observation within a green space.
Glooscap Grants Furtive Gifts In Indian Tale
In a Cherokee style fable a mighty god Glooscap grants four visitors wishes. One seeks meekness and piety, another wealth, the third love and respect, and the last a long life. On a hill the god transforms the longing man into a cedar tree, revealing the limits of power.
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Glooscap
Yonder Hill
Glooscap's Gift Brings Change After Return Home
A tale where two travelers meet Glooscap who grants them a gift and new outfits. On returning home they find an ointment that transforms them: the despised man becomes popular, the covetous man gains wealth, and the humble man remains revered for piety. The narrative ends with a county fair-like chorus.
County Fair Talent Show Stirs Local Hope
Residents plan a county fair showcase inviting families to present home grown acts. Organizers emphasize community spirit and entertainment for all ages as preparations begin.
Children Rough It In Garden Swiss Family Adventure
Bobby and Betty wake at day to camp in the garden using an umbrella as a tent. They pack a picnic and dolls then hear a sniff and fear a bear, only to discover George's pet billy goat as the source of the noises. Father laughs at the harmless prank.
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Bob
Betty
Bobby
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George
Ambitions I Won’t Be President Says Speaker
A perplexed speaker declines presidential aim and admits stage fright. The speaker jokes about preferring a low profile job such as a traffic officer and running a candy shop instead of seeking national leadership.
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