John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7700 Nora Perry 1832-1896 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7700 |
| AUTHOR: | Nora Perry (1832–1896) |
| QUOTATION: | They sat and combed their beautiful hair, Their long, bright tresses, one by one, As they laughed and talked in the chamber there, After the revel was done. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | After the Ball. |