Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 123
d for the hills so airy ; Till we voted old Phcebus lazy, The school-room carpet for mosses brown. And weather prophets we bored, till they Red-cupped for the elf and fairy ! Declared we would set them crazy. The cool, deep shade of the fragrant wood,June skies in their azure splendor. Were lures… … Over ride, and weather, and feast, each one Spent sagest consideration :For the joy thats next to the days own fun Is the bustle of preparation. The street seemed brightened with shining eyes,As the boys and each beaming maiden Brought baskets, hiding some sweet surprise,Like bees, with their honey…
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