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How happy must thy parents be Who daily live in sight of thee ! Whose hearts no greater pleasure seek Than see thee smile , and hear thee speak , And feel all natural griefs beguiled By thee , their fond , their duteous child . What joy ...
How happy must thy parents be Who daily live in sight of thee ! Whose hearts no greater pleasure seek Than see thee smile , and hear thee speak , And feel all natural griefs beguiled By thee , their fond , their duteous child . What joy ...
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... of golden light , The trees sent up their arms on high , All leafless to the sight , And sleepy mists came down to lie On the dark breast of night . But now the scene is changed , and all Is 40 YOUNG LADY'S The frosted Trees.
... of golden light , The trees sent up their arms on high , All leafless to the sight , And sleepy mists came down to lie On the dark breast of night . But now the scene is changed , and all Is 40 YOUNG LADY'S The frosted Trees.
Page 41
... sight , Like treasures of silver and gold . I love you for lulling me back into dreams Of the blue Highland mountains and echoing streams , And of broken blades breathing their balm ; While the BOOK OF POETRY . 41 Field Flowers.
... sight , Like treasures of silver and gold . I love you for lulling me back into dreams Of the blue Highland mountains and echoing streams , And of broken blades breathing their balm ; While the BOOK OF POETRY . 41 Field Flowers.
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AN EXHIBITION OF A SCHOOL OF YOUNG LADIES . How fair upon the admiring sight , In Learning's sacred fane , With cheek of bloom , and robe of white , Glide on yon graceful train ! Blest creatures ! to whose gentle eye Earth's gilded ...
AN EXHIBITION OF A SCHOOL OF YOUNG LADIES . How fair upon the admiring sight , In Learning's sacred fane , With cheek of bloom , and robe of white , Glide on yon graceful train ! Blest creatures ! to whose gentle eye Earth's gilded ...
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... sight or sound That tells of long ago ; And I gaze around , with thoughts profound , Upon the falling snow . MOIR . THE WINTER EVENING . HARK ! ' tis the twanging horn o'er yonder bridge , That with its wearisome but needful length ...
... sight or sound That tells of long ago ; And I gaze around , with thoughts profound , Upon the falling snow . MOIR . THE WINTER EVENING . HARK ! ' tis the twanging horn o'er yonder bridge , That with its wearisome but needful length ...
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