Stories Worth Rereading

<h2 id="id00448" style="margin-top: 3em">The Kingfisher</h2> <p id="id00449" style="margin-top: 2em">  A kingfisher sat on a flagpole slim,<br/> And watched for a fish till his eye was dim.<br/> "I wonder," said he, "if the fishes know<br/> That I, their enemy, love them so!<br/> I sit and watch and blink my eye<br/> And watch for fish and passers-by;<br/> I must occasionally take to wing<br/> On account of the stones that past me sing.<br/> *<br/> "I nearly always work alone;<br/> For past experience has shown<br/> That I can't gather something to eat,<br/> And visit my neighbor across the street.<br/> So whether I'm fishing early or late,<br/> I usually work without a mate,<br/> Since I can't visit and watch my game;<br/> For fishing's my business, and Fisher's my name.<br/> Maybe by watching, from day to day,<br/> My life and habits in every way,<br/> You might be taught a lesson or two<br/> That all through life might profit you;<br/> Or if you only closely look,<br/> This sketch may prove an open book,<br/> And teach a lesson you should learn.<br/> Look closely, and you will discern."<br/></p> <h5 id="id00450"> CHAS. E.E. SANBORN.</h5> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />