UP STAIRS.
Watching at eve by the window, Till I had gathered in .sight, Shouting and toddling to meet me, Patting her hands with delight ; lliisginfT and kissiii" 1 mo .sweoily, Lips like the rosiest dew ; Running away then, and calling, " I'll bo upstairs before you." Often at twilight I linger, Waiting in silence to hear One little voice gently calling, Two little teet natter noar ; Then on my heart sadly echo, Words that, alas ! were so true — While her dear arms clung round me — " I'll be upstairs before you."
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Otago Witness, Issue 1205, 2 January 1875, Page 21
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90UP STAIRS. Otago Witness, Issue 1205, 2 January 1875, Page 21
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