Professor T----, for teaching me, when a school girl, to love the writing of Longfellow, Whittier, Bryant, Tennyson and other well-known poets.

I still, in memory, hear him repeat 'Thanatopsis,' by Bryant and 'The Builders,' by Longfellow.

The rhymes of the 'Fireside Poet' are easily understood, and never fail to touch the heart of common folk.

I know it appears odd to see so many of my favorite poems sandwiched in between old, valued cooking recipes, but, Mary, the happiness of the home life depends so largely on the food we consume.

On the preparation and selection of the food we eat depends our health, and on our health is largely dependent our happiness and prosperity.