the sweet everlasting, and the bitter chamomile. I shallnever forget the refreshment which Debrahs cold balm-tea, pouredfrom a broken-nosed teapot, gave to our parched throats, after theDoctor had forbidden us to touch cold water, during fever attacks. These fragrant bundles of natures perfumery… … , 26 RECOLLECTION* OF AUTON HOUSE. Among all this scented herbage we passed many a fleeting hour.W. Auton (boy), beautiful as the day, with chestnut curls and rosy,pouting lips, would climb to the top shelf, flageolet in hand, andburied there in this fragrant retreat would discourse long…
Auton House (Providence, R.I.) · Children's literature
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