In oyster’s bosom nurture found.

Time’s wheel wrought changes manifold;

Rich pearl of price the raindrop’s told.

Meek modesty its prize received;

By naught’s gate ent’ring, worth achieved.”

Kilburn Priory, London. 1880.


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