Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 29
-past three. The President comes first, of course,— her smile is calm and bland;The Secretary follows with the minutes in her hand;The Treasurer is punctual — a careful child is she;And all the three Vice-Presidents areprompt as prompt can be. And you should hear how merrily they chatter -~*ij/ as… … WHEN THE SEWING CLUB MEETS. They baste and whip and seam and snip and bravely work away For children more unfortunate who cannot run or play. And Patience keeps the stitches straight with Pity by her side, And loving thoughts flash brighter than the needles that they guide. 17
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