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Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.

By Mary AingeDe Vere

852 A Breath

A BREATH can fan love’s flame to burning,—

Make firm resolve of trembling doubt.

But, strange! at fickle fancy’s turning,

The selfsame breath can blow it out.