The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

[I would not, if I could, be wise,]

Henry, James. "[I would not, if I could, be wise,]." New-York Saturday Press. (1860-8-14).
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Type
newspaper
Genre
poetry
Abstract

The speaker would rather have a rich love life with one person than be wealthy or powerful.