John White flew his kite one very windy day,

But a gale broke the tail, and it soon flew away.

And while he sat crying and sighing and sad,

Charlie Gray came that way, a good-natured lad.

“Don’t cry, wipe your eye, poor little Jack;

Stay here, never fear; I’ll soon bring it back.”

Up the tree went he, and took the kite down.

“Many thanks, many thanks,” said dear little John.


DAPPLE GRAY