Ladies Express.
EVERYBODY'S PET. Another little wave, Upon the sea of life ; Another soul to save, Amid the toil and strife. Two more little feet To walk the dusty road, To choose when two paths meet — The narrow and the broad. , Two more little hands To work for good or ill; Two more little eyes, Another little will; Another heart to love, Receiving love again ; And so the baby came, A thing of joy and pain. Oh ! barmaid of beauteous mien, Of all your surroundings the queen, Though you answer your customers’ call You are absolute ruler of all. “ Aha ’ my young friend,” replied she, With a flash of sublime repartee, “ I know what you’re trying to say That I'm monarch of all I serve—eh I"
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 979, 17 September 1881, Page 2 (Supplement)
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126Ladies Express. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 979, 17 September 1881, Page 2 (Supplement)
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