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The violets are growing thickly in Washington Square, early as it is. The gates are not yet open, but many linger by the high railing to catch a glimpse of these “Spring Beauties.” Letters from Philadelphia.
Those purple clustering violets
Hiding beneath the grass!
How many pause to look on them
Who by their covert pass.
Many a care-worn face is pressed
Close to the iron gate,
Heedless if at their daily toil