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I thought this was a funny poem. Though in Stevenson's day the toys would have been other things. Maybe a fine team of carrage horses.
#poetrymatters @TheSpineView
#Forward
I thought this was a funny poem. Though in Stevenson's day the toys would have been other things. Maybe a fine team of carrage horses.
“You set your heart too much on things, Anne,” said Marilla, with a sigh. “I'm afraid there'll be a great many disappointments in store for you through life.”
“Oh, Marilla, looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them,” exclaimed Anne. “You mayn't get the things themselves; but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them.⬇️