The Old Sexton Poem Refrains at Graveyard Gate
A mabry old sexton recites a solemn burial rite as he gathers souls at the graveyard gate. The poem muses on life and death with a monumental voice, depicting families, strangers, and the speaker as ruler of memory and rest. The refrain "I gather them in" echoes through the repeated cadence.
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Lemtend & Beaton
Diane
Paseo
Walt
Opto Gate
Wen Be
Teyself
Sexton
The Love Progress of Henry Bradford and Mary Carver
In 1814 a young man Henry Bradford pursues love over prospects, facing family pressure as Mary Carver, beloved yet betrothed to others by circumstance, contends with expectations of wealth. A clergyman offers a marriage path, while Bradford’s ambition and integrity shape the evolving romance amid social constraints.
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Herrey Bradford
Mary Carver
Henry Bradford
Harry
Henry
Etinnson
Mary
Georgiana
Old John
Young John
John
Jupiter 2
Court of Love
Smith
Lottery Dream and Sudden Shipowner Rise in Plymouth Tale
Mary and Henry Bradford dream of ten thousand dollars from the Plymouth Beach Lottery only to face social pressure from Mary's father. Henry bonds with Mary over a plan to win and buys the brig Helvetina on credit, later selling it for twenty thousand dollars after a misreported prize. A Boston buyer pays Henry, who returns with ten thousand dollars from Mr Holmes, while Mary’s family weighs respectability, virtue, and the help of women in shaping his fate and future.
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Mary
Mra
Carver
Henry
Werter
Plymouth Beach
Boston
Henry Bradford
Battom
Ates
Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Bradford
Elenry
Mr. Carver
Eusimes
Mr. Homes
Tury
Montara
Lakes
Woodward
Henry Whelba
Plymouth
Ux 1
Tam
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Rmi
J. B. Cmandien
Ape
Cartainly
Plymouth Advertiser
John George Smith
John George Junior
Smiths
Old Smith
Young Smith
Hiie
John George
Beau
Orable
Puce
Jupiter
Young Back
Julia
Imine
Georgiina
Isaac A. Brown
Judes
Orine
Joba George Smith
Janine
Joba George Smit
Juhi
Georgeann
Elder
Ay Adi
Ling
Seu 2
Queen Victoria
England
Queen Victorian
Isis
Betas
Lo Leal
Obiy
Sandusky Register
Ile Ediiora
Imperial
Irving
Heure Val
Sandusky
Naan Cance
Meas Bakley
Sally
Tom
Whem
Roane
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