 Half-way up the stairs it stands,. And points and beckons with its hands From its case of massive oak, Like a monk, who, under his cloak, Crosses himself, and sighs alas ! With sorrowful voice to all who pass, — " Forever — never ! Never — Forever...  English Composition ... Enlarged, - Page 149by Stratton Duluth Brooks - 1912Full view - About this book
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...village street Stands the old-fashioned country-seat : Across its antique portico Tall poplar-trees their shadows throw ; And from its station in the hall An ancient time-piece says to all — * For ever — never ! Never — for ever ! ' Half-way up the stairs it stands, And points and... | |
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...village street Stands the old-fashion'd country-seat. Across its antique portico Tall poplar-trees their shadows throw ¡ And from its station in the hall An Ancient Timepiece says to all, " For ever — never! Never — for ever !" Half-way up the stairs it stands, And points and beckons... | |
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