And this is what the “Storks’ Companion” said:—

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WHEN THE STORK CALLED

“Once upon a time, a long while ago, I went with a Stork to deliver a new baby. Next morning, the Nurse told the baby’s father and some friends who had called, all about it. And this is what she said:—

‘The Boy’ and ‘The Girl’ were both abed,

Their prayers were said;

And each little curly silken head

Was laid on its own downy pillow!

When, sakes alive!

Like bees from a hive,