Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 813
l zither that Stephan had made with such care, and hand-ing it to the pretty, blushing Gretchen, he said hecould offer her nothing better as a wedding giftthan this specimen of her husbands talent, whichhe hoped she would always keep and use as a tokenof his respect and admiration for Bavarian… … Two miniature mothers at play on the floor Their wearisome cares were debating,How Dora and Arabelle, children no more,Were twice as much trouble as ever before,And the causes each had her own cares to deploreWere, really, well worth my relating. Said one little mother : You really dont knowWhat a…
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