St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-08-04

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cd for all that was revealed TO me tha
night. 1t was not the beauty of or
hood, but that Of complete, superb We
manhood. She was full five years oldc
than myself; nearly As old as Waller
in fact. | seemed to mysclfa mere chil
beside hcr-a child physically, intellect
ually, and spiritually.
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radiance almost ike moonlight. Ih
windows were open, and the muslin cur
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scented airs that stole up from my lille
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below. Miriam half sad, half rcclincd
in a high backed crimson chair, agains
which her magnificent hair of '.pal,
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not know what she worc-somc diapha
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| think but it was worn with care
less case and grace that made it seem ;
part of herself
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