human
Here, Sallie, just listen to this poem which Cullen has written!
gpt
Isn't that grand? she cried.
human
I've always told you that Cullen would be a poet. And now just think what a pity it is that he must give up going to Yale College and settle down to the study of law!
gpt
Yes, wife, responded Dr. Bryant,
human
Of course he will, said Mrs. Bryant;
gpt
Thanatopsis.
human
Thanatopsis? I wonder what it means.
gpt
It is from two Greek words, and means 'A View of Death.' I have half a notion to take the poem to Boston with me next winter. I want to show it to my friend Mr. Philips.
human
Oh, do; and take some of Cullen's other poems with it. Perhaps he might think some of them good enough to publish.