rewfrom his pocket. As he unfolded it, he smiled ruefully. Ive got a little tale to tell you ! he said ; but first of all I want youto drink the health of Mrs. Momus ! promptly interrupted Tom Pavier, rising and preparingto drink the toast with unselfish fervour. But Momus shook his head, and… … IN SCITUATE NDER a hill in Scituate,Where sleep four hundred men of Kent,My friend one bobolincolned JuneSet up his rooftree of content. Content for not too long, of courseSince painters eye makes rovers heart,And the next turning of the roadMay cheapen the last touch of art. Yet also, since the…
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