William Makepeace Thackeray

Although I enter not,
Yet round about the spot
Ofttimes I hover;
And near read more

Although I enter not,
Yet round about the spot
Ofttimes I hover;
And near the sacred gate,
With longing eyes I wait,
Expectant of her.

Novelty has charms that our mind can hardly withstand.

Novelty has charms that our mind can hardly withstand.

Next to the very young, the very old are the most selfish.

Next to the very young, the very old are the most selfish.

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

Christmas is here:
Winds whistle shrill,
Icy and chill,
Little care we:
read more

Christmas is here:
Winds whistle shrill,
Icy and chill,
Little care we:
Little we fear
Weather without,
Sheltered about
The Mahogany-Tree.