... age 6, Robert offers the blessing at supper on the occasion of his birthday; his first recorded poem. God bless the cakes and bless the jam; Bless the cheese and the cold boiled ham; Bless the scones Aunt Jeannie makes, And save us all from belly-aches. Amen 1882, age eight 1888: Robert leaves school. Obtains a job in a shipping office. Business soon ... ...

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