The word “AUGUST” is superimposed on a large stylized leaf and surrounded by flowers.
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Amabel at Work.
Triolet.
Last evening when I paſſssed
ye farm,1
ye farm,1
Sweet Amabel was making
butter.2
butter.2
The cream ſsplaſshed up her
rounded arm3
rounded arm3
Laſst evening when I paſſssed.
the farm4
the farm4
In ſsunſset light lay roſsy warm ;5
Two white hands moved like
doves a-flutter,6
doves a-flutter,6
Laſst evening when I paſſssed ye
farm,—7
farm,—7
Sweet Amabel was making
butter.8
butter.8
A woman shown in profile stands in front of a large table. She looks down towards
two bowls; her right hand is in one of the
bowls. Sunlight shines through an open window above the table. 1/2 page illustration
contained within a single-ruled square
border.