THE WIDOW’S WEALTH.

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BY E. CLEMENTINE STEDMAN.

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Addressed to my little boy, who, on seeing me weep at pecuniary misfortunes, brought a silver piece which had been presented to him, and with tears in his eyes, said—“Mother, will this do you any good?”

Nay, keep thy gift my precious boy!

It but a drop would be

From the wide ocean of the wants

That are oppressing me.

But blessings on the tender heart