An outline of humor / Being a true chronicle from prehistoric ages to the twentieth century - Unknown

And the emerald pigeon that nods his head,

And the shad that gaily springs.

I love the dainty sunflow ’r, too.

And Maud with her snowy breast;

I love them all;—but I love—I love—

I love my country best.

Edward Rowland Sill, writing of the West for many years, wrote delightful humor on other subjects as well.

I waited in the little sunny room:

The cool breeze waved the window-lace at play,