GRAB THE RUPEE.

Western Star, Issue 281, 25 January 1879, Page 6

GRAB THE RUPEE.

From ‘lndian Public Opinion,’ Jan. 4. Grab tbe rupee ;-’ so 3 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 failing;! If a man’s up, oh! lifthim higher— Your soul’s for sale and he’s a buyer. Grab the rupee; see how it shines; For an empty pocket's the worst of crimes! I know a poor but worthy youth, Whose hopes are built on a maiden’s truth ; But the maiden will break 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 villiany’s school, And cash —sweet cash, he knoweth the rule t Grab the rupee ; see how it shines; For an empty pocket’s the worst of crimes! I know a bold and 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 lie meets a half-starved wife, _ Abroad he leadeth a leper’s life— They struggle against a fearful odds 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—no 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 tne Church, and never forsake her j Learn to cant and insult your Maker; Be hypocrite, liar, knave, and fool, But don’t be poor!—Eemember the rule--01 ab the rupee :—see hew it shines; For an empty pocket’s the worst of crimes.