The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 1 by George MacDonald
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[Nurse _goes_.] My treasure-room! how little then I thought, Glad in my secret, one day it would hold A treasure unto which I dared not come. Perhaps she'd love me now--a very little!-- But not with even a heavenly gift would I Go begging love; that should be free as light, Cleaving unto myself even for myself. I have enough to brood on, joy to turn Over and over in my secret heart:-- She lives, and is the better that I live! _Re-enter_ Nurse. _Nurse_. My lord, her mind is wandering; she is raving; She's in a dreadful fever. We must send To Arli for the doctor, else her life Will be in danger. _Julian_ (_rising disturbed_). Go and fetch your daughter. Between you, take her to my room, yours now. I'll see her there. I think you can together! _Nurse_. O yes, my lord; she is so thin, poor child! |
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