Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 367
ble for this celebration to-nightshould have been inspired by the picture TheSpirit of 76, because it was painted by a nativeof our own State. It is a spirit that is as sorelyneeded to-day as in the time of the Revolution—■see that you keep it strong in your hearts! Then, to drum-beat and… … HE Aunt who, with the Sisters twain,Had joined the Joyous Travelers train,Was wont so much at home to stayThat fears beset her allthe way. She feared that robbersmight attack;That wolves might come in savage pack;Or that some unknown perils mightEe lurking near by day and night. Her timid nature…
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