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corn had come up, but the ground was parched and dry for the want of rain.
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rain drops up in the sky saw him, and one said to the other, “Look at that poor
farmer, he looks so sad and discouraged, I do wish that I could help him.”
“What would you do,” said the other; “you are only one little rain drop you
could not even wet one hill of corn?” “True,” said the other, ‘‘but, then I
could go and cheer hima little. I believe I'll try. So here I go,” and dbwen
went the little rain drop, and fell on the farmer’s nose. ‘Dear me!’ said the
farmer, ‘I do believe we are going tohave a shower—I’m so glad!”