Covington Hall, Songs of Love and Rebellion — A warning (1915)
“ Don't turn aside to catch the light that showers from life's wings, Lest you forget the ledger is the holiest of things. Don't listen to the fairies, Son,—don't be a fool and quit The sacred House of Dollars, just at Music's feet to sit; Don't heed them when they whisper "love" and "hope" and "faith" and "trust,"— For all except the cashbox is as ashes and as dust. ”
