Ladies' Express.
[TAff 'Editor will be glad to give, insertion to ang local contributions from his lady friends that mag be considered interesting in any family circle t or to the sex generally] :o: FIRST AND LAST. “ But tell me, dear,” she said— And coaxingly the soft-eyes shone, And shyly dropped the modest head Beside his own—- “ But tell me. have you lored before ? Or one, or more ?” The eager, sparkling face Was full of tender, trusting grace ; She did not fear his answer then. Her King of men ! “ But tell me, dear, the best and worst, Or am I first ?” He turned his eyes away ; Yet closer still her hand he pressed, Nor answered yea or nay ; A blush confessed All, in one burning word, Unsaid, unheard. Quick came a burst of tears — A tempest from an April sky— And then: “Forgive my doubts and fears,” He heard her sigh : “ Why should I care what loves are past, So mine be last! ”
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 402, 23 September 1876, Page 2
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163Ladies' Express. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 402, 23 September 1876, Page 2
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