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The editor sat in his sanctum, his countenance furrowed with care,
His mind at the bottom of business, his feet at the top of a chair,
His chair-arm an elbow supporting, his right hand upholding his head,
His eyes on his dusty old table, with different documents spread.

— Will Carleton

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There's lots of people—this town wouldn't hold them;
Who don't know much excepting what's told them.

To appreciate heaven well
'Tis good for a man to have some fifteen minutes of hell.

Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out.

In danger, mind you, a woman behind you
Can turn your blood to fire.

Not a log in this buildin' but its memories has got
And not a nail in this old floor but touches a tender spot.

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