. Wordsworth for the young; selections with an introduction for parents and teachers . The storm came on before its time:She wandered up and down ;And many a hill did Lucy climb :But never reached the town. The wretched parents all that nightWent shouting far and wide ;But there was neither sound nor sightTo serve them for a guide. At day-break on a hill they stoodThat overlooked the moor;And thence they saw the bridge of wood,A furlona: from their door. At this the Father raised his hook,And snapped a fagot-band;He plied his work; — and Lucy tookThe lantern in her hand. Not blither is the mou
. Wordsworth for the young; selections with an introduction for parents and teachers . The storm came on before its time:She wandered up and down ;And many a hill did Lucy climb :But never reached the town. The wretched parents all that nightWent shouting far and wide ;But there was neither sound nor sightTo serve them for a guide. At day-break on a hill they stoodThat overlooked the moor;And thence they saw the bridge of wood,A furlona: from their door. At this the Father raised his hook,And snapped a fagot-band;He plied his work; — and Lucy tookThe lantern in her hand. Not blither is the mountain many a wanton strokeHer feet disperse the powdery snow,That rises up like LUCY GRAY. 35 They wept — and, turning homeward, cried, In heaven we all shall meet; — When in the snow the mother spiedThe print of Lucys feet.
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