THE MIND OF A MAID.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 16049, 6 February 1918, Page 6

THE MIND OF A MAID.

She knelt in prayer, And though her soulful eyes had ne’er once glanced Aside, or left their lids,—or even chanc’d To see at all, —she knew that HE Was there. Deep shadows lay, But fitfully a coloured light did rest On oaken pews, and how each one was drest, Well could she say. The vanities of men Was long discuss’d by curate meek and mild, And newer hats (than her’s) she sore reviled. And wondered when Another could bo got, That would out-match “a dream” (two 'seats behind). She know so. well that then she could be kind— Forgive a lot. The homeward walk Disclos’d some tiny waists and dainty feet. She though on “sizes” yet could sweetly greet, And charm each rival by her childish talk. . F.M.B.