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Robert Graves: The Cottage

The CottageHere in turn succeed and rule Carter, smith, and village fool, Then again the place is known As tavern, shop, and Sunday-school; Now somehow it's come to me To light the fire and…

The Goose-Girl

The Goose-Girl The king of a great land died, and left his queen to take care of their only child. This child was a daughter, who was very beautiful; and her mother loved her dearly, and was…

Etiquette Q & A

Etiquette Q & A We asked manners expert Jodi Smith of Mannersmith http://www.mannersmith.com/ General 1. What's your biggest pet peeve concerning manners? Not enough people use…

With <i>Goblet</i> in Hand

Harry Potter fans celebrate Book Four by Holly Hartman This article was posted on January 20, 2000. Take the Goblet of Fire Quiz ! At about 750 pages, the latest Harry Potter should keep fans…

William Rose Benét: The Falconer of God

The Falconer of GodWilliam Rose BenétI flung my soul to the air like a falcon flying. I said, "Wait on, wait on, while I ride below! I shall start a heron soon In the marsh beneath…

The Koran/Sura XXXII — Adoration

Sura XXXII — AdorationMecca — 30 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. ELIF. LAM. MIM.[512] This Book is without a doubt a Revelation sent down from the Lord of the…

Walt Whitman: The Sleepers

The SleepersPart 1I wander all night in my vision, Stepping with light feet, swiftly and noiselessly stepping and stopping, Bending with open eyes over the shut eyes of sleepers, Wandering…

White Roses

White RosesWhile the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides. The sudden arrival of these interesting…

Walt Whitman: Salut au Monde!, Part 4

Part 4What do you see Walt Whitman? Who are they you salute, and that one after another salute you? I see a great round wonder rolling through space, I see diminute farms, hamlets, ruins,…

Brewer's: John Long

To wait for John Long, the carrier. To wait a long time; to wait for John, who keeps us a long time. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894John RobertsJohn Dory A…