Nesbit, Wilbur D. (Wilbur Dick), 1871-1927, Young, Ellsworth, [from old catalog] illus · San Francisco, P. Elder and company · leaf 21
d not understand. (Perhaps this Babel item is Anachronistic; as to thatWell say one pleasant thing was his: He never had to rent a flat.)Another joy in his career Was this: nobody ever toldMethuselah the stated year When he should be considered old. At thirty-five he was not barred From working if… … EWTON Now, Newton in the orchard felt an apple strike his head.Tis gravity! Tis gravity! excit-edly he said.Had you or I been sitting therea-thinking of this earth.As Newton was, and wondering about its size and girth,And just when we were figuring a long and heavy sum.The apple hit us on the mind…
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