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Alexander Smith. 1830-1867

Dinah M. Mulock. 1826- ——.

Two hands upon the breast,
And labour 's done;[667:1]
Two pale feet crossed in rest,
The race is won.

Now and Afterwards.

Like a pale martyr in his shirt of fire.

A Life Drama. Sc. ii.

In winter, when the dismal rain

Comes down in slanting lines,

And Wind, that grand old harper, smote

His thunder-harp of pines.

A Life Drama. Sc. ii.

A poem round and perfect as a star.

A Life Drama. Sc. ii.