Great Possessions

By: Grayson, David

Book Excerpt: now can that be?" and I thought to myself that nature had playedsome new prank on me.I turned into the orchard, following my nose. It was not the peach buds, nor the plums, nor the cherries, nor yet the beautiful new colouredleaves of the grape, nor anything I could see along the grassy margin ofthe pasture. There were other odours all about, old friends of mine, butthis was some shy and pleasing stranger come venturing upon my land.A moment later I discovered a patch of low green verdure upon theground, and dismissed it scornfully as one of my ancient enemies. Butit is this way with enemies, once we come to know them, they often turnout to have a fragrance that is kindly.Well, this particular fierce enemy was a patch of chickweed. Chickweed!Invader of the garden, cossack of the orchard! I discovered, however, that it was in full bloom and covered with small, star-like whiteblossoms."Well, now," said I, "are you the guilty rascal?"So I knelt there and took my delight ofRead Mo

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN13: 9798714682643
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"