A LITTLE MARAUDER.
Reading edition
BY MRS. MARGARET SANGSTER.
Oh, Robin, my Robin, so clever and merry, Pray why do you never peck twice at a cherry? You fly at the daintiest one you can see, Eat a morsel yourself, and just spoil it for me. Oh, Robin, sweet Robin, you dear little warden, You're welcome to feast on the fruit in my garden: I know what invaders you're driving away From flower and tree through the long summer day. But, Robin, bright Robin, please listen to reason: You waste lots of cherries, my pet, every season. I finish my cake to the very last crumb— Why can not you finish your cherry or plum?