Maurine & Other Poems

Maurine and Other Poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a charming collection of verses centred around the daily life of a woman named Maurine. The poems explore mundane activities with a touch of whimsy, such as receiving letters, conversing with the mailman, visiting Aunt Ruth, and other ordinary moments.

Excerpt: "The clock chimed three, and we yet strayed at will About the yard in morning dishabille, When Aunt Ruth came, with apron o'er her head, Holding a letter in her hand, and said, "Here is a note, from Vivian I opine; At least his servant brought it. And now, girls, You may think this is no concern of mine, But in my day young ladies did not go Till almost bed-time roaming to and fro..."

Leather suede soft cover. Gold gilt edging. Undated but does have a date of 15.9.19 [15 of September, 1919?] with inscription on first page. Between 2nd and 3rd page cover come through. Has a label on the inside of back cover "G. T. Cheshire & Sons, Booksellers & Stationers, Vicar Street, Kidderminster"