Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 418
continue tocrusade; but they re close as wax about it,and I dont suppose as any of us knows therights of it. Only Alma knew; and she watched thegrowth of a better spirit and life with wise andgentle suggestions. A little leaven leaveneththe whole lump; thus the misapplied ener-gies of the girls,… … Old Father Time, one dayIn his study, so they say. Was indulging in a surreptitious nap,When from his drowsy dreamsHe was wakened, as it seems. By a timid but persistent litde rap. He yawned and rubbed his eyesIn indolent surprise, Then slowly he arose from where he sat;He opened wide his door.And…
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