Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 42
ure, should not be small —And not too dark, but not too fair;No dandy, but one dressed with care; A man as wise as he can be,But not too wise for foolish me;A man who writes a sparkling letter,And if he dances, all the better;A warrior, if he draws his sword,A monarch worthily adored —In short, I d… … THE MAN OF MIGHT. To find within the whole world wideA Prince who s worthy such a bride: 553 LONG, LONG AGO. [May, And all in vain. But I will doWhatever you can wish me to.Some men are wise, and some are bright,And some in war do most delight:While others love the peaceful arts.No actor can play…
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