ABSOLUTION.
** Fair lady,** s»id the youth, with a meek and pensive air, ... , "I do repent me greatly of a fraud committed And bo. if I confess, will you grant me absolution?' . .. . "Aye, but flrot, sir, if you can, you should make some restitution 1" 41 Oh, willingly !" he answered, with a gay and careless smile, And continued with a countenance of sly, malicious wile, *' Not long ago, in this sweet spot. I met with great temptation ; * Absolve me, pray f "Oh yes, eir, if you make your reparation ! His eyes -were full of triumph. "First I must confess the whole : Here while you cweetly slumbered, madam©, kisses three I stole. Of course I must repay them now I Before she was aware, W e had given back the stolen goods, and also three to spare. Inda
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Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 165, 14 August 1886, Page 1
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136ABSOLUTION. Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 165, 14 August 1886, Page 1
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