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Madge Morris Wagner

O, inconsistent teacher,
  He’d knowledge give away;
Fill head and heart, from tome of art,
  Then take me for his pay.

He’d kindly lead me to the realm
  Where joyous freedom reigns,
He’d teach my soul love’s sweet control,
  Then claim it for his pains.
                                        REVENITA.

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From Debris | H. S. Crocker & Co., 1881

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