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1852–1933

THE GENTLE TRAVELLER

Henry Van Dyke

“Through many a land your journey ran, And showed the best the world can boast Now tell me, traveller, if you can, The place that pleased you most.”

She laid her hands upon my breast, And murmured gently in my ear, “The place I loved and liked the best Was in your arms, my dear!”

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