Torch-lights and stepping-stones from slavery to self-government; waking up, and inspiring poetry, and orations to solve the race problem .. . ries charming,sweet,and long. But,th«ir own was never thought of, Until one eavening at the play, When Claud saw Charley,his old comrade. Giving Kate a fine boquet. And when Kate bestowed on Charlie, A very 8weet,and winning smile; Then did Claud grow sick,and nervous: And his heart beat fast,and wild. He saw that should he wait much longer, To ask dear Kate to be his wife. Some other chap would surely win her; And darken all his future life. Just then
Torch-lights and stepping-stones from slavery to self-government; waking up, and inspiring poetry, and orations to solve the race problem .. . ries charming,sweet,and long. But,th«ir own was never thought of, Until one eavening at the play, When Claud saw Charley,his old comrade. Giving Kate a fine boquet. And when Kate bestowed on Charlie, A very 8weet,and winning smile; Then did Claud grow sick,and nervous: And his heart beat fast,and wild. He saw that should he wait much longer, To ask dear Kate to be his wife. Some other chap would surely win her; And darken all his future life. Just then Katie glanced at Claudie; Saw him look so pale,and sick; She asked Charlie to excuse her, And she got beside him quick. Saidgracious goodness,whats the matter; Are you ill,you look so white. Were you startled by the murder, In the opera play to-night? Her serious words wer bo consoleing; And filled his heart with somuch pride. He had to laugh from sheer amusement: And,in these sweet words replied; ?No dear Katie,Im not suffering; Im sure I need no drugs,nor pills: One sweet word from j^ou dear Katie, Will sooth,and quiet all my THE ENGAGEMENT Kate,you make a splendid picture, In this gay,and brilliant hall: In culturs,]oveliness,and beauty, You eclipse the ladies all. You are more refined,and brilliant, Than the globe electric light: You are dearer,and more lovely, Tkan the flowers,red,and white. And I m becoming quite suspicious, Of the eager,wi8tful eyes; As they watch with growing interest. The girl that I so highly prize. Tell me Katie that you love me: Pledge to me your hand,and heart: I will surely never fail you: And,our souls shall never part. Claudies earnest declarations, Had taken Kati© with purprise: She paused,and pondered for a moment: Then raised to his,two loving eyes: Sayinglyes dear Claud I really love you^ All my hopes are built on you: I am yours,if you love me: And prove always kind,and true. Let-my countrys transports carry,Me-to distant lands to
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