A Man of Destiny : Being the Story of Abraham Lincoln ; An Epic Poem C.1
The book A Man of Destiny : Being the Story of Abraham Lincoln ; An Epic Poem C.1 was written by author Staples, Ernest Linwood, 1856- Here you can read free online of A Man of Destiny : Being the Story of Abraham Lincoln ; An Epic Poem C.1 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is A Man of Destiny : Being the Story of Abraham Lincoln ; An Epic Poem C.1 a good or bad book?
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There fervently he told her of his love, The sweet, old story, old as human life, That man hath told to woman and will tell Till life shall perish and the dreary world Roll cold and desolate along its orb. Then throbbed her heart with pleasure, and her soul Thrilled with the joy that only woman knows. Loved by the spirit answering the call That from her heart of hearts longs for response. Thus did they love ; he, strong and swarthy, tall And powerful ; she, fair and frail, blue-eyed, A charming... blonde, with hair of auburn hue ; Sweet-hearted, matron-like, and beautiful. Then in her bosom raged the struggle old 'Twixt love and duty as it seemed to lie ; STORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 45 And sadly did she tell him in kind words, That only maiden tenderness could speak, How, ere she knew him, she had plighted love With one who claimed her hand and would not yield, The marriage urging at some future day ; Meanwhile the purest constancy he swore. So sadly said she " Nay " to Abraham, With breaking heart, but loyal to her vow, Welcomed McNeil, his rival suitor bold.
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