WHICH LOVED THE BEST?
“I love you, mother,” Said little John; Then, forgetting his words, His cap went on, And he was off To the garden swing, And he left her wood And water to bring. "I love you, mother,” Said rosy Nell; “I love you better Than tongue can tell!” Then she teased and pouted Full half a day, Till her mother rejoiced When she went to play. “I love you, mother,” Said little Fan; "To-day I will help you All I can. How glad X am that School doesn’t keep!” So she rocked the baby fast asleep. Then, stepping softly, She brought her broom And swept the floor And tidied the room. Busy and happy All day was she— Helpful and happy As child can be "I love you, mother,” Again they said— Three little children Going to bed. How do you think That mother guessed Which of them really Loved her best? (Sent by Joan Mary Thomson, Timaru, and Alice Yates, Orari Gorge).
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19803, 19 May 1934, Page 13
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166WHICH LOVED THE BEST? Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19803, 19 May 1934, Page 13
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