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  The Quarrel by Eleanor Farjeon About The Author Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) was a British author, poet, and playwright. She is best known for her children's stories and poems, including "Morning Has Broken," a hymn that gained widespread popularity when it was set to music in the 1930s. Farjeon's writing style often reflected her love for nature, fantasy, and whimsy, making her works cherished by both children and adults alike. She received several literary awards during her career and left a lasting impact on English literature through her imaginative storytelling and lyrical poetry. Poem: The Quarrel I quarreled with my brother, I don't know what about, One thing led to another And somehow we fell out. The start of it was slight, The end of it was strong, He said he was right, I knew he was wrong! We hated one another. The afternoon turned black. Then suddenly my brother Thumped me on the back, And said, " Oh, came along! We can't go on all night — Iw...