54 Language Through Nature 



Of all beasts he learned the language, 

 Learned their names and all their secrets, 

 How the beavers built their lodges, 

 Where the squirrels hid their acorns, 

 How the reindeer ran so swiftly, 

 Why the rabbit was so timid. 

 Talked with them whene'er he met them, 

 Called them "Hiawatha's Brothers." 



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 From "Hiawatha," by Henry IV. Longfellow. 



What contraction do you find in this poem ? 



Out of what two words is this contraction made ? 



Tell what Hiawatha called the birds and the beasts. 



How do you think he came to know them so well ? 



Tell what you know about the language of birds and 

 beasts. 



What are some of their secrets ? 



If you know any secrets of birds or animals you may tell 

 about them. 



Lesson 26 



A BOY'S SONG 



WHERE the pools are bright and deep, 

 Where the gray trout lies asleep, 

 Up the river and o'er the lea, 

 That's the way for Billy and me. 



