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Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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The students were very active in class discussions, asking many thoughtful questions.

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Arthur Hugh Clough·1819–1861
—Like a childIn some strange garden left awhile alone,I pace about the pathways of the world,Plucking light hopes and joys from every stemWith qualms of vague misgiving in my heartThat payment at the last will be required,Payment I cannot make, or guilt incurred,And shame to be endured. 1841