Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 · Boston, Houghton, Osgood and company · leaf 192
ieving, Of one who still her steps delayedWhen all the school were leaving. For near her stood the little boyHer childish favor singled ; His cap pulled low upon a face Where pride and shame were mingled. Pushing with restless feet the snowTo right and left, he lingered ; — As restlessly her tiny… … 176 CHILD LIFE. I m sorry that I spelt the word : I hate to go above you,Because, — the brown eyes lower fell,— Because, you see, I love you ! Still memory to a gray-haired man That sweet child-face is showing.Dear girl ! the grasses on her grave Have forty years been growing ! He lives to learn,…
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