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STRAY BIRDS

158

Power takes as ingratitude the writhlings of its victims.

159

When we rejoice m our fulness, then we can part with our fruits with joy.

160

The raindrops kissed the earth and whispered,—"We are thy homesick children, mother, come back to thee From the heaven."

161

The cobweb pretends to catch dew-drops and catches flies.

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