  Transcriber's Notes: BY ILLUSTRATED BY NEW YORK Copyright, 1903 Published November, 1903 TO "Lay away the story,— Though the theme is sweet, There's a lack of something yet Leaves it incomplete;— There's a nameless yearning— Strangely undefined— For a story sweeter still Than the written kind. Therefore read no longer,— I've no heart to hear, But just something you make up, O my mother dear,— With your arms around me, Hold me, folded-eyed,— Only let your voice go on— I'll be satisfied. James Whitcomb Riley. |
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