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“I bargained with Life for a penny, and Life would pay no more. However I begged at the evening when I counted my scanty store. For Life is a just employer, he gives you what you ask. But once you have set the wages, why, you must bear the task. I worked for a menial's hire, only to learn, dismayed, that any wage I had asked of Life, Life would have willingly paid.”

Quote by Jessie Belle Rittenhouse

Book:The moving tide: new and selected lyrics by Jessie B. Rittenhouse...

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The moving tide: new and selected lyrics by Jessie B. Rittenhouse...

This book features a curated selection of Jessie B. Rittenhouse's lyrics, including both new compositions and previously published works, offering a comprehensive view of her songwriting journey. more

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Jessie Belle Rittenhouse

Jessie Belle Rittenhouse was an influential literary critic in the early 20th century, known for her insightful analyses and contributions to the field of literary criticism, particularly in the areas of American literature and women's writing. more

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