One block, pure green as a pistachio-nut, There's plenty jasper somewhere in the world- And have I not Saint Praxed's ear to pray Horses for ye, and brown Greek manuscripts, And mistresses with great smooth Marbly limbs?
"Browning and the Dramatic Monologue"
S. S. Curry
It went as suddenly as it came, leaving the face as Marbly cold and impassive as ever.
"The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories Strength of Gideon; Mammy Peggy's Pride; Viney's Free Papers; The Fruitful Sleeping of The Rev. Elisha Edwards; The Ingrate; The Case of 'Ca'line'; The Finish of Patsy Barnes; One Man's Fortunes; Jim's Probation; U"
Paul Laurence Dunbar