Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 by Various
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GODFREY.
Who is he?--There is one would glad my heart. When college scenes arise, yourself and Bolton-- MARGRAVE. 'Tis he I mean. GODFREY. What, Bolton? Harry Bolton? I heard some fellow-travelers in the cars Talking of one Judge Bolton, as the man Who filled his orb of duty like the sun-- Shining on all, and drawing all t' obey. Surely this cannot be our Harry Bolton-- The frank, warm-hearted, but most wayward youth. Whose mind was like a comet--now all light. Anon, away where reason could not follow. He surely has not reached this grave estate Of Judge! MARGRAVE. The same, the same--our Harry Bolton. And better still, a man whom all men honor. GODFREY. I must see him. Let us go at once. I feel A joy like that of Joseph's when he found That his young brother Benjamin had come. Though now the order is reversed, for here The youngest claims the honors. |
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