GRAB THE RUPEE.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 496, 18 January 1879, Page 3

GRAB THE RUPEE.

From'lndian Public Opinion,' Jan.4. Grab the rupee ; —see how it shines • For an empty pocket's the worst of crimes ! If a man's down, give him a thrust— Trample the loafer into the dust! Presumptuous poverty's quite , appalling— Knock him over ! kick him for falling ! If a man's up, oh ! lift him higher—' Your soul's for sale, and he's a buyer. Grab the rupee ; see how it shines ; For an empty pocket's the wor3t of crimes ! • I know a poor but worthy youth, Whose hopes are built on a maiden's truth ; But the 'maiden will brake her vows with ease. For a wooer cometh'whose claims are these : A. hollow heart and an empty head,: A face well tinged with brandy red, A soul well trained in \ illany's school, And cash—sweet cash, he knoweth the rule, Grab the rupee ; see how it shines ; For an empty pocket's the worst of crimes ! I know a bold and an honest man, Who strives to live on the Christian plan ! But poor he is, and poor will be— A scorned and hated wretch is he. At home .he meets,a half-starved wife, Abroad he leadeth a leper's life— They struggle against a fearful oddß Who will not bow to official gods. Grab the rupee-;—see how it shines ; For an empty pocket's the worst of crimes !

So get ye wealth—llo matter how— No questions are asked of the rich, I trow Steal by night, and bribe by day (Doing it all in a legal way). Join the Church, and never forsake her ; Learn to cant and insult your Maker j Be hypocrite, liar, knave, and fool, But don't be poor-I—Remember the ruleGrab the rupee ; —see. how it shines ; For an empty pocket's the worst of crimes!.