NOTHING.

NOTHING. 320.7 One day they had a falling out And played the game of sulk and pout; And what d'ye think 'twas all about? Nothing! She went to ma's and meant to stay! Which made his dinner late that day: When she returned, what did he…

EARTH-BOUND.

EARTH-BOUND. Georgia Wood Pangborn. 262.4 You mourn that I live but in yesterday, Gone from the world by a hidden way; But the hand of the wind in your hair is mine, I am the bubble within your wine. All night with the moths I have played…

A COWBOY’S OPONION.

A COWBOY'S OPONION. 276.5 Sez Shorty Smith: "It seems some strange That Cupid rides Affection's range, Expectin' sure to make a hit Armed with a Injun buck outfit. Fer by the way the cards are lald, An' altmouy now is played, I wouldn't…

THE MARIPOSA LILY.

THE MARIPOSA LILY. 554.5 Insect or blossom? Fragile, fairy thing, Poised upon tender slip, and quivering To flight! a flower of the fields of air; A jeweled moth; a butterfly, with rare And tender tints upon his downy wing, A moment resting…
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Break, Break, Break.

Break, Break, Break. ALFRED TENNYSON. 378.3 Break. break, break, NYSON. On the cold, gray stones. O sen! And I would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that arise in me. Oh. well for the fisherman's boy That he shouts with his sister…

THE GAME.

THE GAME. 479.1 When a movement you start for re- forming a town And your motives are lofty and no ble and pure, They'll depict you in stripes; they will call you a clown, There's no end of insult you'll have to endure. They'll make you account…

The Simple Life.

The Simple Life. 307.1 "I'm wearied of the whirl," quoth she, "Henceforth the simple life for me. Methinks it would be very wise To take my breakfast ere I rise- Of coffee just a single cup." (N. B. Her mother brought it up!) "And when…

August Days.

August Days. 359.5 In bosky fens the cat-talls swing. And wild, rad Intlies blow; And on the hills like signal fires The scarlet authache glow. At noon along their wooded banks The streams deep shadows hold, And grain fields billow in the…

Tis the Last Rose of Summer.

Tis the Last Rose of Summer. THOMAS MOORE 298.7 "Tis the last rose of summer. Left blooming alone; All her lovely companions Are faded and gone: No flower of her kindred, No rosebud la nigh, To reflect back her blushes. Or give aigh…

John August Stetson.

John August Stetson. 600.1 John August Stetson was a man of at fairs, in the place he chose to realde, He'd been justice of the peace, and all the police, And many things else, on the side. The people need laws, so John August declared, Suca…

Never Court but One.

Never Court but One. 454.1 I have finished him a letter telling him he's free! From this moment and forever he la nothing more to ma And my heart feels lighter. #ayer, since the deed at last in done I will teach him that while courting he…

A Boyhood Recollection

A Boyhood REcollection 2089 High up on a shelf in the pantry it stood- In fancy I see it again- A remedy certain to do you much good, Though fraught with incredible pain There is nothing in all of the various ills That mortals are called…
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LOVE’S BLOSSOMING.

LOVE'S BLOSSOMING. 522.2 When soft on the hillside the spring winds were blowing, And summer stirred sleepily under the sod--- When through the cold earth the warm consciousness stealing Brought violets voicing the whispers of God; When out…

Prayer for George Francis Key

Prayer for George Francis Key. 160.12 "Look down, Great God, this night defend, And us in safety keep, Thy Providential arnı extend, And guard us while we sleep; What e'er in thought or word or deed This day amiss…

Grandpa Nathan.

Grandpa Nathan. 377.6 By the beech and hickory Dre Grandpa Nathan sat at night. With details of marching armes, And the news of many a fight. When he laid aside the paper. Though its contests he had told. He was plied with any questions…

The Retired Farmer.

The Retired Farmer. 409.8 He tires soon of the life in town, Just loafing ain't much fun. He's worked for years for the goal he's reached But 'tis empty now 'tis won. Of things he envied, he's now blase, And the crowd down at the store…
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Try, Try Again.

Try, Try Again. 454.9 Tis a lesson you should heed, Try, try again; If at first you don't succeed. Thy, try again. Then your courage shall appear. For if you will persevere, You will conquer, never fear: Try, try again. Once or twice though…

A SONG

A SONG 518-1 Scatter in spring-time a handful of seeds, And gather in summer a lapful of flowers. This is the song of the birds in the bowers, This is the song of the wind in the reeds. Down by the roadside and over the meads, Under the sunshine…

As a Comic.

As a Comic. 293.9 I asked a charming young soubrette Who'd said I was a "shine" To please those cruel words forget And be my valentine. She said my valentine she'd be If I my ald would lend And let her stick a stamp on me And mail me…

All Hallow Eve

All Hallow Eve. 244.4 Within the house the hearth-fire's crackling blaze Lights up with ruddy glare the an cient room, And chisels fresh with its quick- darting rays The oaken flowers that on the pan- els bloom Then flickers o'er a troop…