You'll shield me from all harm."

"What makes the lamb love Lucy so?"

The little children cried;

"Because she loves the lamb, you know,"

The teacher quick replied.

"And you, each gentle animal,

In confidence may bind,

And make them follow at your call,

If you are always kind."

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[Pg 74]

UNCLE THOMAS' STORIES FOR

GOOD CHILDREN.

By Mary Howitt.

By Uncle Thomas.

By Mrs. Barbauld.

By Mrs. Barbauld.

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