Poetry.
Grandma's Angel. «« Mamma said : ' Little one, go and see If Grandmother's ready to come to tea.' I knew I mustn't disturb her, so I stepped as gently along, tiptoe, And stood a moment to take a peep — And there was Grandmother fast asleep ? 11 1 knew it was time for her to wake ; I thought I'd give a little shake, Or tap at her door or softly call ; But I hadn't the heart for that at allShe looked so sweet and so quiet there, Lying back in her high arm-chair, With her dear white hair, and a little smile That means she's loving you all the while. " I didn't make a speck of a noise ; I knew she was dreaming of little boys And girls who lived with her long ago, And then went to heaven— she told me so. 11 1 went up close, and I didn't speak One word, but I gave her on her cheek The softest bit of a little kiss, Just in a whisper, and then said this : ♦ Grandmother dear, it's time for tea.' " She opened her eyes and looked at me. And said : ' Why, Pet, I have just now dreamed Of a little angel who came and seemed To kis3 me lovingly on my face. She pointed right at the very place 1 " I never told her 't was only me : I took her hand, and we went to tea." — fiydaaj Dai/re, in St. Nicholas.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1914, 11 October 1884, Page 1 (Supplement)
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242Poetry. Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1914, 11 October 1884, Page 1 (Supplement)
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