THEN, THEN'S THE TIME.
When Jones observes, with mincing smile. That he's brought out a "little poem," And, it indulgence you will show him, You're morning's leisure he'll beguile, With Canto I, " The Wail of Pain " : Then, then's the time to catch the train. When buildors show the country seat, Old, picturesque, of easy access, Of lowest rent, and trifling taxes, And point its prospect, fair and sweet, O'er fertile meads and smiling plains : Then, then'a the time to look for " drains." When all your country villa's charm Has been enjoyed by friends from city. With raptured thanks and speeches pretty ; And, in your turn, a welcome warm You seek in drawing-rooms and clubs : Then, then's the time to look for snubs. When wifle dear with soft caress And kisses from hei two lips rosy, And hissing urn and armchair cosy, Welcomes you home from storm and stress: Then, as the fragrant cup she fills. Then, then's the time to look for "bills. — " London Society."
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Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 84, 10 January 1885, Page 4
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165THEN, THEN'S THE TIME. Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 84, 10 January 1885, Page 4
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