Legends of the Silver

Legends of the Silver Stallion had been told for years now, whenever mountain stockmen met round the campfires or on the winding hill tracks. Songs were sung about him to the cattle and both songs and tales had become even stranger since his supposed death when he vanished through the wind and the night over … Read more

The German huts, open

The German huts, open on every side to the eye of indiscretion or jealousy, were a better safeguard of conjugal fidelity than the walls, the bolts, and the eunuchs of a persian harem. To this reason, another may be added of a more honourable nature. The Germans treated their women with esteem and confidence, consulted … Read more

Observe immigrants not as

Observe immigrants not as they come travel-wan up the gang-plank, nor as they issue toil-begrimed from the pit’s mouth or mill-gate, but in their gatherings, washed, combed, and in their Sunday best…. They are hirsute, low-browed, big-faced persons of obviously low mentality… They simply look out of place in black clothes and stiff collar, since … Read more

Could we forbear dispute,

Could we forbear dispute, and practice love, We should agree as angels do above. Where love presides, not vice alone does find, No entrance there, hut virtues stay behind: Both faith, and hope, and all the meaner train, Of mortal virtues, at the door remain. Love only enters as a native there, For born in … Read more