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GRAMPA'S CHOICE by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY

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First Line: FIRST AND BEST OF EARTHLY JOYS
Last Line: WHY, THE ONE THAT'S HAPPIEST.
Subject(s): CHILDREN; GRANDPARENTS; HAPPINESS; CHILDHOOD; GRANDMOTHERS; GRANDFATHERS; GREAT GRANDFATHERS; GREAT GRANDMOTHERS; JOY; DELIGHT;
FIRST and best of earthly joys,
I like little girls and boys:
Which of all do I like best?
Why, the one that's happiest.



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