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Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.

By John VanceCheney

1009 Whither

WHITHER leads this pathway, little one?—

It runs just on and on, is never done.

Whither leads this pathway, mistress fair?—

That path to town, sir; to the village square.

Whither leads this pathway, father old?—

To the white quiet of the churchyard fold.