Is splendid again as he sinks to his rest—

His day is done.

I have lost my rose, forgotten my song,

But the true heart that loved me is mine alway;

The stars are alight—the way not long—

I had my day!

November 8, 1908.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Mrs. Roger A. Pryor. From a Photograph, 1900[Frontispiece]
FACING PAGE
Residence of Dr. S. P. Hargrave[43]
Mrs. Fanny Bland Randolph[71]
University of Virginia[75]
Stephen A. Douglas[85]
William Walker[121]
Washington in 1845[138]
General Robert E. Lee in 1861[208]
Theodorick Bland Pryor[344]
William Rice Pryor[348]
Charlotte Cushman[359]
Helena Modjeska[362]
General Hancock[371]
General Sheridan[377]
Mrs. Vincenzo Botta[403]
Judge Roger A. Pryor in 1900[447]