This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... And dawn and twilight from surrounding lawns Shall waft the fragrance of unnumbered flow'rs. Carnation, rose and lily shall abound, And wall and arch of woven greenery, Where even by noon's heat shall we find shade--Hidden from sunlight in that peaceful place. There too, in closes sheltered from the wind, And ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... And dawn and twilight from surrounding lawns Shall waft the fragrance of unnumbered flow'rs. Carnation, rose and lily shall abound, And wall and arch of woven greenery, Where even by noon's heat shall we find shade--Hidden from sunlight in that peaceful place. There too, in closes sheltered from the wind, And girt with flowers, a statue shall be set, Gazing forever in a brimming pool That flows from marble water-cool and smooth--The rippling bed of crystal for a nymph. FRIEND: Be sure that this will be a costly thing, Nor shall its like be found with ease. EVERYMAN: I will Present it to my dearest one, and take Her hands in mine, and lead her to the spot. There in that lovely garden shall she see Her mirrored face, she who delights me so, Even as such a garden, with its warmth And gracious shade. (WORKMAN approaches.) FRIEND: But see that sorry knave! He spoils the very air! Will you permit Such creatures in your presence? WORKMAN Everyman! Great master, Everyman! give ear to me A little, I beseech you! Heavy toil Has stolen youth and grace from me, but I Am still your fellow man. EVERYMAN: What would you here? WORKMAN Age comes upon me, and my hand grows slow. My labor is too much for me. From dawn To dark I slave for you, as 1 have slaved Since boyhood. Grant a pittance for mine age, And rest from labor in a humble cot, Far from the city's noise and smoke! EVERYMAN: Get hence! Back to your toil! So long as you have strength, That long shall I have need of all your days. These laborers! For what, think you, am I Set over you by justice and the Lord? Unless there be a master, who shall toil? Unless you toil, our scheme of life dissolves, And all's confusion! From your myriad tasks Spring art and science and all pleasant things--Wisdom and beauty...
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