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Improvement Era, vol. 25, no. 7, May 1922, p. 638

Reid, Agnes Just

Careers Said Elizabeth Ann right gaily: "I'm going to study art, And all through the coming ages I'll play a leading part." Said Mary Louise quite proudly: "A sculptor grand I'll be, I'll study in France and England, And even in Germany." Said Margaret Mae, with a sweeping bow, "I'll be a movie queen, I'll thrill the hearts of an audience As none that was ever seen." "I am for music," said Georgia, "My life shall be given to song; I'll fill the hearts of the weary As they miserably plod along." Then up spoke little Priscilla; "What splendid ambitions are these, Mine are certainly simple Just listen to them, please: "I want to be just like mother Who works long hours each day, Who never 'seeks' employment And never asks for pay. "I want to know how to wash, and sew, And cook three meals a day, To care for a little helpless babe And kiss his tears away. "I know the world needs music, I know the world needs art, But the grandest of these will ever be found Deep in the Mother-Heart." \Shelley, Idaho Agnes Just Reid