Penny Dreadfuls, 1812 · page 245 of 258
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This is a page of verse poetry, numbered 227, appearing in the middle or later section of a serialized work. The poem is a poignant appeal to remember the speaker fondly after death or separation, addressing someone whose kindness is acknowledged despite distance. The speaker—apparently a woman, given the pronoun "her"—asks not to be entirely forgotten, requests that her faults be overlooked, and requests to be spoken of with affection by someone whose thoughts she seeks. The tone is melancholic and elegiac, typical of Victorian sentimental literature. No illustration or title information appears on this page.
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227 Whose kindness (though far far removed) My grateful thoughts perceive, Pride of my life, esteemed, beloved, My last sad claim receive! Oh! do not quite your friend forget, Forget alone her faults ; And speak of her with fond regret Who asks your lingering thoughts. Conniclooolkks.comn