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Come, look at this flower—
Ah! now he has caught it;
Well really, my Harry,
I scarce could have thought it!
And now, to his mouth,
He is bearing the prize,
Ah! I see very well
That I have not been wise.
Some insect may lurk
On the stalk or the leaves;
I must take it away,
Though my darling it grieves.
Note.—Children are sent out into the country for the benefit of fresh air and exercise; but it is impossible to say what evils arise through the thoughtlessness of some nurse-maids, who will even let their helpless babes sit upon the cold grass, in order that they may loiter with their associates.