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SHE PUT ALEXANDRIA INTO THE MOST COMFORTABLE OF HER CHAIRS AND DREW ANOTHER CLOSE TO IT. PAGE [103].
THE HONEY-POT
BY
THE COUNTESS BARCYǸSKA
Author of "The Little Mother Who
Sits at Home."
NEW YORK
E. P. DUTTON & COMPANY
681 FIFTH AVENUE
1916
Copyright, 1916
BY E. P. DUTTON & COMPANY
FIRST IMPRESSION, FEBRUARY 1916
SECOND IMPRESSION, FEBRUARY 1916
I am a traveler in the great World-path; my garments are dirty and my feet are bleeding with thorns. Where should I achieve flower-beauty, the unsullied loveliness of a moment's life? The gift that I proudly bring you is the heart of a woman. Here have all pains and joys gathered, the hopes and fears and shames of a daughter of the dust; here love springs up struggling toward immortal life. Herein lies an imperfection which yet is noble and grand. If the flower service is finished, my master, accept this as your servant for the days to come.