CAUSE FOR DECLINING.
It was love at first sight, and the youth In his ardour at once gave the rein ; He was eager and bold, and, in truth* Not a little presuming and vain. "All this passion and fervour "f love Is sudden.'' he said : " I must own it : But e'en though you may not approve. Your kindness, I'm sure, will condone it.'" « But, sir " " Nay," he whispered, " my sweet, To prudence allow no concessions; Encourage, T l*»g and entreat, Your heart and its tender con-
fessions. 'Tis well for the old to l>e wise And discreet, but trust me ; the duty Of youth is to love, and your even Reveal all its fervour and beauty.
" And, dearest, that blush so divine Belies all indignant emotion : Consent, then, at once to lie mine, And sanction my Ixmndless devotion."' " But," she said, " T l>eg to decline Your love, although sweet as the daisies. The cause ? Oh, that huslwid of mine And my three little, dear, darling babies!"
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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2360, 3 May 1901, Page 3
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166CAUSE FOR DECLINING. Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2360, 3 May 1901, Page 3
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