170 AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY. 



ALTER EGO. 



C. L. BRlMBArGH. 



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If the bluebird helps its kind 

 In a struggle 'gainst a foe, 



Should I not take time to find 

 Some relief for human woe? 



If the thrush attempt defense 

 Of another's threatened brood, 



vSurely I without offiense 



Protler help in generous mood. 



If the snow the new buds keep 



From the icy breath of Frost, 



With a warm glow I may steep 



Hearts so cold and evil-crossed. ■'^' '-M 



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If a song be such magician ^^^ 



As to drive out carking care, ■ :^ 



May I, too, be sweet musician, 'I 



Free some heart from grim despair. ^;| 





