Brother Willie must get the wagon mended.
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The little sentence which inspired this graceful poem was written by
Victor Hugo, the venerable poet of France, in the album of a young girl
who had begged for his autograph. Victor Hugo is a lover of children, as
our own Longfellow was. Shall we translate the French for those who do
not read that beautiful language? It means "like glass to quiver," or
answer back to the touch; "like brass to resist." The poem will help you
to understand the meaning of this sentiment. "À vos pieds,
mademoiselle," means "At your feet," or, as we would say, "Your most
obedient, miss."