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She stood there waiting at the iiKirkct-pL •, A quaintly shapen jar upon her head, Then turning, with <hy glance and doubtful ti Passed down the row of stalls, her girlish face With a sweet timidity and just a trace Of mild confusion blooming there. Rose-red, It deepened as bold youths would praise, mstea< Of merchandise, her charms and gentle grace, Oh! happy swain, who 'neath the olive trees Shall read in those soft eyes a warmer glow And mark upon her cheeks a rosier bloom While am'rous eve's own lazy, loitering breeze Shall idly sing of that glad overflow From hearts so full they scarce have beating roon

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A SUMMER. BLOSSOM

LLOYD GLOBE

I saw a maiden stand Deep hid in bloom were her bare feet While upward reached the blossoms sweet T o kiss her dimpled hand. And standing there she smiled So bright that dancing sunbeams played In radiant circles 'round the maid That she, this happy child, Seemed but a blossom grown A little taller and more fair Than any other blooming there, Brighter and fuller blown

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