Love-Songs of Childhood

<SPAN name="startofbook"></SPAN> <h1> LOVE-SONGS OF CHILDHOOD </h1> <h2> By Eugene Field </h2> <p><br/></p> <hr /> <p>To Mrs. Belle Angler</p> <p>Dearest Aunt:</p> <p>Many years ago you used to rock me to sleep, cradling me in your arms and singing me petty songs. Surely you have not forgotten that time, and I recall it with tenderness. You were very beautiful then. But you are more beautiful now; for, in the years that have come and gone since then, the joys and the sorrows of maternity have impressed their saintly grace upon the dear face I used to kiss, and have made your gentle heart gentler still.</p> <p>Beloved lady, in memory of years to be recalled only in thought, and in token of my gratitude and affection, I bring you these little love-songs, and reverently I lay them at your feet.</p> <p>Eugene Field Chicago, November 1, 1894</p> <hr /> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />