The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales |
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Page 254 - For time at last sets all things even — And if we do but watch the hour, There never yet was human power Which could evade, if unforgiven, The patient search and vigil long Of him who treasures up a wrong.
Page 147 - A creature not too bright and good For human nature's daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.
Page 32 - Now rest thee here, My gondolier ; Hush, hush, for up I go. To climb yon light Balcony's height, While thou keep'st watch below. Ah ! did we take for Heaven above But half such pains as we Take, day and night, for woman's love, What Angels we should be ! OH, DAYS OF YOUTH.