This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...his fiancee, in Bonnie Scotia. Enveloped in blankets here Willie reclines; Long into the midnight he lies and repines; Susceptible much to the charms of the fair Perhaps some sweet lassie--too often man's care--Excites and compels him to pining and prayer. Too true, 'tis a lass keeps his eyelids aflame: --Herein, if ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...his fiancee, in Bonnie Scotia. Enveloped in blankets here Willie reclines; Long into the midnight he lies and repines; Susceptible much to the charms of the fair Perhaps some sweet lassie--too often man's care--Excites and compels him to pining and prayer. Too true, 'tis a lass keeps his eyelids aflame: --Herein, if you look, you'll discover her name. TO A LADY TEACHER In the Indian Mission School at Sitka, Alaska, on the eve of her marriage to a friend of the author, named Millmore. Here's to the sly rascal, who, to suit his ambition, Has with sorrow so stricken the folks at the Mission, And good health to the lady he met to adore, And at last to convert into Mrs. Millmore. Not prepared to draw wrath from a man who could dare To aspire to the love of a person so fair, I close by desiring no care shall annoy Their sojourn together through long years of joy. WITH A CHRISTMAS PRESENT To a young lady usually known by the nickname of "Ned." As Christmas was coming, it ran through my head I ought to send something to dear little Ned. But what could I send her? Ah! that made me shiver, For gifts should be pleasing and plead for the giver. I pondered and ponder'd on that fact intent, Till sudden it struck me--I'll send her some scent, So that when o'er presents she muses alone, She'll mix up my mem'ry with Eau de Cologne. WRITTEN BY REQUEST Of a lady who, for attention to an acquaintance during sickness, was the recipient from that acquaintance of a dozen glasses and a poetical letter of gratitude. If ever a lady had cause for elation, I now have, I say without hesitation, For having just tried life's true pathway to climb I'm honored with presents, kind wishes and rhyme. Many thanks for your friendship and wishes so fair, Nor mention my trifling attentio...
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