AXES TO GRIND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XX, 15 May 1897, Page 624

AXES TO GRIND.

TO THE MAX. When a siren comes up slyly And proceeds to flatter you — Tells you that your work is grander Than your rival e’er can do— Don’t bow down to her in worship. Though you may be so inclined, For. perchance -there is no telling— She may have an axe to grind. TO THE MATRON. When the charmer whispers to you Words that set your brain awhirl Tel’s you that you look as youthful And rosy as a girl. I>o not listen—do not suffer Him to captivate your mind. For the chances are. good woman. That there is an axe to grind ! TO THE TOVTH. When a world-worn woman tells you That you are ‘ a heartless man That she wishes to forget you, But ‘ ah, that she never can,’ Then, dear boy, get up and scamper— Pray for wings to cleave the wind, For ’tis certain that there’s some one With a gleaming axe to grind.