A NOVELETTE

NZ Truth, Issue 142, 7 March 1908, Page 6

A NOVELETTE

In Four Chapters. A second's touch' Of hands—not rriuch ; But listen— A maiden sighs, And see, her eyes, . They glisten. A thrilling dance, A killing glance— A capture ; A 'snowy glove, The pledge of love— O rapture. . A twilight shade, Where plans are made Delightful ; A fond embrace, A prying faceHow spitaful. A swift good-Bye,-' A stifled sigh, Conjecture ; A mother's room, A daughter's gloom tf A lecture. . " 11. A hurried flight, A darksome night That covers ; • A heartfelt prayer, Breathed by a pair Of lovers. 'A sacred aisle, . An r angel's smile, A marriage ; A vow for life, ; A happy wife, V. A carriage. * 111. "A mother's tears, A father's sneersForget her ; ! A postman's knock, A dreadful shock,' A letter. ! A new-found son. Two parents won, A dower ; A' little cad — Their nephew—sad And sour. IV, 'A baby boy, Ma's precious joy, Is sleeping ; A little girl, Pa's priceless pear], Is peeping. : A happy pair, Upon one chair, Conversing ; While Grandpapa And Grandmamma Are nursing. -J.T.B Marton, 1908, •