THE SINGING, SOARING LARK
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There was once on a time, a man who was about to set out on a long journey. At parting he asked his three daughters what he should bring back for them.
Whereupon the eldest wished for pearls, the second wished for diamonds, but the third said, “Dear Father, I should like a Singing, Soaring Lark.”
The father said, “Yes, if I can get it, you shall have it,” kissed all three, and set out.