THE CHILD AND THE SPARROW
Reading edition
Child. Sparrow in the cherry tree, Won’t you drop one down for me?
Sparrow. Presently, presently.
Child. Sparrow, sparrow, Greedy-pate! 144There’s a fine one! Drop it straight!
Sparrow. Little boys should learn to wait!
Child. Sparrow, without more ado, Come, be kind and drop me two.
Sparrow. They’re not ripe enough for you.
Child. Saucy sparrow, cease your fun! What, you’re off—and give me none!
Sparrow. All are gone, all are gone.
—Thomas Westwood.
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