Writings by Susan Dickinson


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filling her conservatory, into
which, like the heavenly Paradise
entered nothing that could
defile, and which was ever
abloom in frost or sunshine so
well she knew her chemistries -
of her gentle tenderness to all
in the home circle - her gentle-
woman's grace, and courtesy to
all who served in house, and
grounds - of her quick rich re-
sponse to all who rejoiced, or
suffered at home, or among her
wide circle of friends the world



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