Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 105
December, The bags, worn and dusty, around her were tossedUnheeded, forgotten—in dreams she was lost.One hand propped her forehead, half hid by her hair,While the other held tightly a fairy-book rare.0 the wonderful pictures ! the glories untold !That arose on her vision, all glittring with gold… … In their place was a ceiling, resplendent and high, All studded with stars, and as blue as the sky. Around it hung banners, and garlands so gay! And wax-lights made everything bright as the day; While strains of sweet music came soft on the air, And light feet were dancing right joyously there. O…
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