Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 479
? Nowhere near.When tasks are done, they disappear.The flooded plain or mountain landIs not a barrier to the band.They disappear, and those who knowThe most about them cannot showTheir hiding-place, or where they rest,But wait their coming, which is best. The wondering farmer never knewWho bundled… … For elf-bands leave no mark behindTo satisfy the curious mind.But sweating beasts that did their shareKnew well no common folk were there,And will in mind review that nightWhen months and years have taken flight.If they could talk, or thoughts exchange,As round the field they graze or range,They d…
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