Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 474
an keepstarvationfrom herdoor, Once cast about that she might find An occupation to her mind. An ant with active hands and feet Can, as a rule, make both ends meet. Unhappily, this was not quite The case with her of whom I write. But no profession could she find, Until one day there crossed her… … Since I am gifted, she d explain, I ought to exercise my brain.The only thing for me, it s clear,Is a professional career !
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