Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 373
THE FINISH. BY MARIAN CKUSBY, AGE 13. They are found where love and brotherhood exist—and intellect reigns. They are the enemies of war,bloodshed, widowed women, fatherless children. Theyare of all races and conditions of men—and they work,slowly, steadily, and silently; but their work is last-ing… … THE FINISH. BY RACHEL TALBOT, AGE 15. (SILVER BADGE.) THE CLOSE OF DAY BY BERTHA E. WALKER (AGE l6) (Gold Badge)At close of day the sunlight pales, The birds have ceased their roundelay ;And over all a hush descends, At close of day. The cows come, gently mooing, home, Their bells all tinkling from…
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