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1865–1940

The Gravel Path

Laurence Alma-Tadema

Tiny must n't frown When she tumbles down; If the wind should change — Ah me, What a face her face would be!

Rub away the dirt, Say she was n't hurt; What a world‘ twould be — O my, If all who fell began to cry!

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