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I wish I were with some of the wild people that run in the woods, and know nothing about accomplishments!
Joanna Baillie
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Joanna Baillie
Age: 88 †
Born: 1762
Born: September 11
Died: 1851
Died: February 23
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The plainest case in many words entangling.
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Heaven often smites in mercy, even when the blow is severest.
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There is a sight all hearts beguiling-- A youthful mother to her infant smiling, Who with spread arms and dancing feet, A cooing voice, returns its answer sweet.
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But woman's grief is like a summer storm, Short as it violent is.
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Stand there, damn'd meddling villain, and be silent For if thou utt'rest but a single word, A cough or hem, to cross me in my speech, I'll send thy cursed spirit from the earth, To bellow with the damn'd!
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A good man's prayers will from the deepest dungeon climb heaven's height, and bring a blessing down.
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