i have enough to do to muse
on memories i would not lose.

dark of the moon, sara teasdale


"old books, old wine.
nankin blue--all things in short,
to which belong the charm.
the grace that time makes strong;
all these things i prize,
but (entres nous)
old friends are best."

inscription on first
pressing of this book,
written christmas 1926.

from one secret friend to another.