. The brownies through the Union . 20 THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. But to this place of high estate Where wealthy people congregate To study fashions, hathe, and pose, Or ride in traps and tallyhos. A httle speech, a hint or two Of pleasures that are ever new, Will always answer like a goad To start the Brownies on the road. The miles and leagues that must he crossed, However rough or well embossed With stimips and stones, by BroT\Tiies bright Aie counted naught but matters And soon the band so bold and spryThe fashionable poi-t drew nigh,And stood to view the buildings grandThat stret

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. The brownies through the Union . 20 THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. But to this place of high estate Where wealthy people congregate To study fashions, hathe, and pose, Or ride in traps and tallyhos. A httle speech, a hint or two Of pleasures that are ever new, Will always answer like a goad To start the Brownies on the road. The miles and leagues that must he crossed, However rough or well embossed With stimips and stones, by BroT\Tiies bright Aie counted naught but matters And soon the band so bold and spryThe fashionable poi-t drew nigh,And stood to view the buildings grandThat stretched along the famous strandWliere mingling thousands tln*ougli the dayDisport themselves as best they may. 21 THE BROWNIES IN RHODE ISLAND. But night it was, aud they eoukl boastThe right of way, and thats the mostThat Brownies care for. Well endowed,Their wants are few, their spirits betimes, and shut your door.

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