170 AMERIOAN ORNITHOLOGY. 



ALTER EGO, 



C. L. Brumbaugh. 



Some relief for human woe? 



As to drive out carking care, 





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If the bhiebird helps its kind 



In a struggle 'gainst a foe, !'t€<i^ 



Should I not take time to find O'i^M 



If the thrush attempt defense ('sH^ 



Of another's threatened brood, \S^^ 



few 



Surely I without offense SS| 



Proffer help in generous mood. /H^g^ 



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If the snow the new buds keep ^^^^ 



From the icy breath of Frost, -y^^i 



With a warm glow I may steep 

 Hearts so cold and evil-crossed. 



If a song be such magician -^■'^4;;i 



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May I, too, be sweet musician, ;;l:i 



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Free some heart from grim despair. \:^ 



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