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To

Margaret Ostler

with love from

E. Nesbit

Peggy, you came from the heath and moor,

And you brought their airs through my open door;

You brought the blossom of youth to blow

In the Latin Quarter of Soho.

For the sake of that magic I send you here

A tale of enchantments, Peggy dear,

A bit of my work, and a bit of my heart⁠ ⁠…

The bit that you left when we had to part.