Little Dramas for Primary Grades

<h2 class='c008'>THE CHILD AND THE SPARROW</h2> <div class='dl_2 c002'> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Child.</em></span> Sparrow in the cherry tree,<br/>Won’t you drop one down for me?</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Sparrow.</em></span> Presently, presently.</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Child.</em></span> Sparrow, sparrow, Greedy-pate!<br/><span class="pagenum" id='Page_144'>144</span>There’s a fine one! Drop it straight!</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Sparrow.</em></span> Little boys should learn to wait!</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Child.</em></span> Sparrow, without more ado,<br/>Come, be kind and drop me two.</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Sparrow.</em></span> They’re not ripe enough for you.</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Child.</em></span> Saucy sparrow, cease your fun!<br/>What, you’re off—and give me none!</p> <p><span class='dl_2'><em>Sparrow.</em></span> All are gone, all are gone.</p> </div> <div class='c014'>—<span class='sc'>Thomas Westwood.</span></div> <span class="pagenum" id='Page_145'>145</span> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />