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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1873
Page
1
A reflective verse fragment contemplates children’s happiness and sorrows. The speaker marvels at how their shy smiles, eager eyes, and books shape a future rich with possibility, inviting readers to value their tender days.
In a nostalgic scene a young woman Phoebe recalls meeting Bobby Gerard, a wounded officer, as her father returns from war with Plymouth. She listens as Mrs. Hamilton recounts Bobby’s history and the grown daughter notes the contrast between the miniature likeness and the real man while awaiting a family reunion in a seaside home.
The narrator recalls a long memory of Bobby Gerard, a naval officer, and a lengthy courtship with Phebe. After Bobby is lost at sea during a prize capture, the tale blends memory and dreams with family reflection, ending with a fatherly assurance and a dreamlike recollection of love.
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