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THE LUCKY FOUR-LEAVED CLOVER by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS

First Line: WHY IS THE FOUR-LEAVED CLOVER MORE LUCKY THAN THE THREE?
Last Line: "IT HAS AN EXTRA HAND, SIR, TO GIVE ITS GOLD AWAY!"
Subject(s): FOUR-LEAF CLOVERS;
"Why is the four-leaved clover more lucky than the three?"
I questioned Master Greedy, and thus he answered me:
"It's because the four-leaved clover so crafty is and bold,
It has an extra hand, sir, to grasp the sunshine gold."

"Why is the four-leaved clover more lucky than the three?"
I questioned Master Generous, and thus he answered me:
"It's because the four-leaved clover so kindly is and gay,
It has an extra hand, sir, to give its gold away!"



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