But the pleasantest sight the three gossips saw was the man with Baby Nan on his arm and Will at his side , playing in the once dreary nursery . How they laughed and danced ! for Will was up from his bed at last , and hopped nimbly on his crutches , knowing that soon even they would be unneeded . Little Nan was as plump and rosy as a baby should be , and babbled like a brook , as the man went to and fro , cradling her in his strong arms , feeling as if his own little daughter had come back when he heard the baby voice call him father . `` Ah , how sweet it is ! '' cried Mrs. Dart , glad to see that he had found comfort for his grief . `` Yes ; indeed : it does one 's heart good to see such a happy family , '' added Mrs. Skim , who was a very motherly bird . `` I do n't wish to boast ; but I will say that I am satisfied with my summer 's work , and go South feeling that I leave an enviable reputation behind me . '' And Mrs. Wing plumed herself with an air of immense importance , as she nodded and bridled from her perch on the window-sill . The man saw the three , and hastened to feed them for the last time , knowing that they were about to go . Gratefully they ate , and chirped their thanks ; and then , as they flew away , the little gossips heard their friend singing his good-by : `` Swallow , swallow , neighbor swallow , Starting on your autumn flight , Pause a moment at my window , Twitter softly your good-night ; For the summer days are over , All your duties are well done , And the happy homes you builded Have grown empty , one by one . `` Swallow , swallow , neighbor swallow , Are you ready for your flight ? Are all the feather cloaks completed ? Are the little caps all right ? Are the young wings strong and steady For the journey through the sky ? Come again in early spring-time ; And till then , good-by , good-by ! '' VIII . LITTLE GULLIVER . Up in the light-house tower lived Davy , with Old Dan the keeper . Most little boys would have found it very lonely ; but Davy had three friends , and was as happy as the day was long .
One of XXXXX 's friends was the great lamp , which was lighted at sunset , and burnt all night , to guide the ships into the harbor .
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