THE BROWNIES TO THE RESCUE.
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A widow lives across the creek Who took in washing by the week But aches and pains have crossed her way And now she lies in want, they say, Without a loaf of bread to eat, A slice of cheese, or pound of meat. So, while the owls around us sing, This basket full of food we bring. We made a raid on market stall, And took the poultry, fish, and all—. For Brownies are not slow, be sure, To do their best to help the poor. Across the window-sill with care We'll slide it to her table bare, And when she wakens up, no doubt, She'll think her neighbours were about.
Palmer Cox.
"so, while the owls around us sing, this basket full of food we bring."