John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
John Henry Boner 1845-1903 John Bartlett
| 1 |
| Gather leaves and grasses, Love, to-day; For the Autumn passes Soon away. Chilling winds are blowing. It will soon be snowing. |
| Gather Leaves and Grasses. |
| 2 |
| Ah, we fondly cherish Faded things That had better perish. Memory clings To each leaf it saves. Chilly winds are blowing. It will soon be snowing On our graves. |
| Gather Leaves and Grasses. |
| 3 |
| “I love you because You’re a sweet little fool!” |
| The sweet little Fool (The Sequel). |