Tales of early loveTo sweethearts, wife, mother, native land, church, God . commend, And let me know that I might find her there. She was too young to marry, so was I— At least the Churches said they knew I was— So we proposed to wait through the slow years, Until our youthful minds were more mature. Her parents did not smile upon my suit; They willed that she should wed some wealthy man, Which to the world would seem most wise in them. I must teach disobedience to a child, And steal her from her teachers if I could, And rashly marry ere I was prepared, Or risk home influence to j^art loving h
Tales of early loveTo sweethearts, wife, mother, native land, church, God . commend, And let me know that I might find her there. She was too young to marry, so was I— At least the Churches said they knew I was— So we proposed to wait through the slow years, Until our youthful minds were more mature. Her parents did not smile upon my suit; They willed that she should wed some wealthy man, Which to the world would seem most wise in them. I must teach disobedience to a child, And steal her from her teachers if I could, And rashly marry ere I was prepared, Or risk home influence to j^art loving hearts. So I informed her I would still be hers, To wait most patiently while she desired. And said that earth and hell in vain might try To part me from her, against her own will. Her parents had their way, and months rolled on, Time cured our troubles and released our hearts From the sweet thraldom that had held them fast. TALES OF EARLY LOVE. I Avas well married, Eosa soon was wed To one entirely worthy of her heart, And in three years she gently slept in death. 23. The elements of martyrdom in herLiickccl only flames for full development. Now, ladies, youll excuse your aged let your own sweet voices charm our say, JSTo, no; and claim another taleOf youthful love to entertain the hour. 24: TALES OF EARLY LOVE. But what if that should bring me too near home,And give most grave offense to one whose loveIn rosy bondage long has held my heart?You still insist that I shall take all risks,And talk right on about most sacred ties.
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