The Book of the Little Past
As if they could deceive.

That makes them grieve.

So, if you want Yours near,

And hide your eyes and keep quite still; and say,

"Oh, I have Wanted you all day—all day;

Shine at me, Angel, dear!"

It will be Here.

[Pg 43]

The Beggar-Man

e only looked like a Beggar-man,

As ragged, just, as any.

But he might have been an Angel, too.

So I gave him my penny.

I waited, till I thought I saw

Him shining through. And when he

Held out his hand, I watched for what

Would happen to my penny.

He might have been an Angel, too!

But I know he wasn't any.

For he frowned at me, like that, you see,


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