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Page 220 - hands never wrought at a pastry more fine, Brighter eyes never watched o'er its baking than thine ! And the prayer, which my mouth is too full to express, Swells my heart that thy shadow may never be less, That the days of thy lot may be lengthened below, And the fame of thy worth
Page 214 - second year work at some recognized degree-granting university or college of the United States. Scholars must be unmarried, must be citizens of the United States, and must be between nineteen and twenty-five years of age. When several candidates present themselves from a single college or university, the committee of selection will request the faculty of the
Page 220 - !—fruit loved of boyhood !—the old days recalling, When wood-grapes were purpling and brown nuts were falling ! When wild ugly faces we carved in its skin, Glaring out through the dark with a candle within. When we laughed round the cornheap, with hearts all in tune, Our chair a broad pumpkin—our lantern the moon, Telling tales of the fairy who travels like
Page 47 - FZ 8. THE TIGER. Of all the wild animals who live in hot countries, the tiger is one of the most beautiful. His body, which measures about six feet from the tip of the nose to the root of the tail, is a light, tawny yellow, marked with dark velvety stripes wonderfully
Page 252 - just signed has not been obtained by art., nor dictated by force, and is equally advantageous to the two contracting parties. It will change vast solitudes into flourishing districts. From this day the United States take their place among the
Page 240 - dwelling-place for those who come after us, if not for ourselves. As you drop the seed, as you plant the sapling, your left hand hardly knows what your right hand is doing. But nature knows, and in due time the Power that sees and works in secret will reward you openly. You have been warned against hiding your
Page 106 - by; Wading in, the stream grows deep Toward the center's downward sweep; Backward turn, each step ashore Shallower is than that before. Ah ! the precious years we waste" Leveling what we raised in haste; Doing what must be undone Ere content or love be won ! First, across the gulf we cast
Page 252 - gave utterance to the joy and satisfaction of them all, saying:— " We have lived long, but this is the noblest work of our whole lives. The treaty
Page 232 - Christmas Song. While the stars of Christmas shine, Lighting the skies, Let only loving looks Beam from your eyes. While bells at Christmas ring Joyous and clear, Speak only happy words, All mirth and cheer. Give only loving gifts, And in love to take ; Gladden the poor and sad For love's dear sake. Emilie
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