UNCLE SAM 



youngsters were old enough and strong enough and brave 

 enough to take their first flight. Think of them, then, 

 standing there on the outer porch of their great home in 

 the air, and daring to leave it, when it was so very high 

 and they would have so very far to fall if their wings did 

 not work right! 



Nonsense, an eagle fall ! Had they not been stretching 

 and exercising their muscles for days? And surely the 

 twins would succeed, with Uncle Sam and Aunt Saman- 

 tha to encourage and urge them forth. 



The day Uncle Sam cheered his young sons in their 

 baby flight was a great day for all the country round. 

 For not only were the sons of eagles flying, but the sons 

 of men were flying, too. Yes, it was practice day near 

 the lake, and across the water airships rose from the 

 camp and sailed through the air, like mighty birds 

 meant for mighty deeds. For Uncle Sam's country was 

 at war, and many brave and noble lads thrilled with 

 pride because they were going to help win a battle for 

 Right. 



The bravest and noblest and most fearless of all the 

 camp caught sight of Uncle Sam and smiled. '^Emblem 

 of my country!'^ the young man said. ^^King of the air 

 in your strong flight! Great deeds are to be done, 

 Eagle with the snow-white head, and your banner will be 

 foremost in the fight.'' 



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