Gordon, Katharine Parker, Mother · Boston : Samuel G. Simpkins · leaf 128
( 124 ) THE SISTERS. Ellen is a timid child,Sweet, affectionate and mild,Filled with love for all around ;Yet her lips express no sound.She is gentle, pale and meek,And she kindly loves to seekThat which will make others glad,Though her own heart may be sad.Strangers call her cold and dull,Yet her… … ASTOR, LI-TILDEW FC^ THE SISTERS. 127 Grace is fearless, forward, firm,Rosy, fair, and frolicsome ;Seeking pleasure everywhereThat we breathe the blessed air.Noisy, heedless, through the day,Filled with a desire for play ;Yet with calm and sober look.Charmed, she 11 linger oer a book.Kind,…
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