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"Anticipation" from New England Magazine
by Ellis Parker Butler


from New England Magazine
Anticipation
by Ellis Parker Butler

I hold her letter as I stand,
    Nor break the seal; no need to guess
What dainty little female hand
    Penned this most delicate address.

The scented seal -- I break it not,
    But stand in stormy revery;
I tremble as I wonder what
    She who penned this will say to me.

I wonder what my wife will say
    If so it be she e'er shall know
I only mailed her note today --
    It should have gone two weeks ago!


Anticipation


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