Well I called dad this morning and it sounded familiar to him, too!**BG** If it comes to him he will give me a call.

In the meantime, he thought it might possibly be written by Sydney Lanier; long-shot, maybe Robert W. Service or Robert Frost, but neither one of us really thinks it's either of them. He also suggested the "Bluestocking" crowd.

I have an old Victorian book of poetry. IF it is in storage here, at the house, I can get to it fairly easily and I will check it.

Also, better than bartleby's, in b's is included on this website, you might want to search here: Extensive Quotations Site.

kat