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A School Poem By Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr

Nicholas A. Ferrell

A poem by the elder Oliver Wendell Holmes.

“Lines to a Mosquito” – 1895 Poem

Nicholas A. Ferrell

A poem within a short story.

Margaret E. Sangster’s “A Little Gentleman”

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“A gentleman, dears, in the coming years, / And at present a boy for me.”

Alice’s Question: Did God teach you how to play?

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“Then close to the organ stealing, / With awe-struck eyes they gaze / At the player, and listen mutely / To the deep clear notes of praise.”

1880 Children’s Guide For Drawing Leaves

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“A delightful occupation that will grow dearer to your heart every day of your life.”

“Helping Himself To Cake” – an 1880 Children’s Poem

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“Fast asleep fell Madeline, / Fairy-book held in one hand, / In the other slice of cake”