Excerpt from California, Romantic and BeautifulBy and by Mrs. Langtry came, and, humo-uring Joa quin's idiosyncrasy, the hostess took her to the poet and made formal presentation Of the one to the other. When Mrs. Langtry extended her hand in greeting the poet ignored it, and, raising both hands to his sombrero, took it from his head with a swift movement, Showering her from head to foot with fragrant and beautiful rose leaves, while he exclaimed: The greeting Of the miners of California, the land of beauty and romance, owers and song, to the Jersey Lily.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work.

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