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A shining isle in a stormy sea, We seek it ever with smiles and sighs To-day is sad. In the bland To-be, Serene and lovely To-morrow lies.

Mary C. Ames

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Mary C. Ames
Age: 53 †
Born: 1831
Born: May 6
Died: 1884
Died: August 18
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Morrow
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