原文 (英语)

INTRODUCTION. In presenting this little book to her readers, the author is giving back to them in a collected form much that has previously been given them—anonymously, or under the nom-de-plume, first, of "Emillia," then of "Xenette," or, finally, under her true name either as Miss Vining or Mrs. Yule—and also, much that they have never before seen. Some of these poems have been widely circulated, not only in Canada, but in the United States and Great Britain; and some appear for th