– Four Leaf Clovers –
I know a place where the sun
is like gold.
And apple blossoms melt like
snow.
While down underneath is the
loveliest nook.
Where the four-leaf clovers grow
One leaf is for Hope, one is
for Faith.
One is for Love, you know;
And God put another one
in for Luck.
If you look you will find
where they grow.
But you must have Faith.
And you must have Hope.
You must Love and be strong
and so–
If you watch–if you wait
You will find the place
where the four-leaf clovers grow.
By Ella Higginson
July 6, 1901
Spokane, Washington
(Another pic of the poet can be found here, and this inscription is probably an early draft of this poem.)
Afterwhiles by James Whitcomb Riley
Found at A Castle of Books.
(left)
Pairic G.
A book bought in memory
of my mother, who sang
“Good Night, Irene” repeatedly
one night at my aunt’s
house when drunk. When
I told her I’d sing the
refrain to this particular
song this next morning, she
swore she’d punch me in the
mouth.
My mother, dearly as I love
her, does not remember making
this threat, nor much of the
evening which made quite an
impact (pleasant) on my
12 or 13 year old life.
I never sang the refrain
for fear of Irish retribution.
(right)
“a classic”
…Pairic
Critic-at-Large
Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey
Thank you to Matthew, who purchased the book at an AAUW book sale in Falls Church, VA.
I leave this Book to my son, Todd
to keep + read always.
Stella
The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas
Thank you to Morgan, who found this at a flea market.
Presented to Big Ron–
When all else fails
read the instructions.
Proceed and Good Luck
and remember Help is near
With love,
Max and Lois
Basic Plumbing Illustrated: A Sunset Book
Found in A Castle of Books.
Christmas 1958
Mr. May
Statistics – long may they live!
Alger R.
How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff
Thank you to Matthew
For Mam-Mac,
Your love of books and history
has influenced me all of my life. And
I am forever grateful for that.
With all my love,
Sarah Irene
UNTIL!! 
Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Thank you to Kayla, who says, “I purchased the book off of eBay…
the description stated it was a brand new book, but I guess not!
Definitely not a bad surprise…I thought the inscription fit me as a
person, as I love books and history…kind of like the book was
meant to get to me.”
Dad,
Here’s to the
power of solitaire!
Hope you like the book.
Love, Weg
Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
