Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 315
oresaw so clearly the de-nooment of the coming years — the denoomentthat really happened, when she herself grew to livein ease and comfort, with plenty of time to readthree story-papers instead of one, and Placide,grown graceful and grave and handsome, becamethe trusted associate of Doctor… … I HAVE met her many morningsWith her basket on her arm,And a certain subtle charm, Coming not from her adornings.But the modest light that liesDeep within her shaded eyes. And she carries naught but blessingAs she journeys up and downThrough the never-heeding town. With her looks the ground…
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