  OCTOBER gave a party— The leaves by hundreds came— The Chestnuts, Oaks and Maples, And leaves of every name; The sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand; Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band. The Chestnuts came in yellow, The Oaks in crimson dressed; The lovely Misses Maple In scarlet looked their best. All balanced to their partners, And gaily fluttered by; The sight was like a rainbow New-fallen from the sky. Then in the rustic hollows At hide-and-seek they played. The party closed at sundown, And everybody staid. Professor Wind played louder, They flew along the ground, And then the party ended In “hands across, all round.” From “Song Stories for Little People.” Oct. double line
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