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Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)

Volume 1 — THE FAMILY[B]

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THE FAMILY[B]

BY EMILIE POULSSON

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This is the mother, so busy at home, Who loves her dear children, whatever may come.

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This is the father, so brave and so strong, Who works for his family all the day long.

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This is the brother, who’ll soon be a man, He helps his good mother as much as he can.

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This is the sister, so gentle and mild, Who plays that the dolly is her little child.

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This is the baby, all dimpled and sweet, How soft his wee hands and his chubby pink feet!

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Father, and mother, and children so dear,

Together you see them, one family here.

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