THE WORLD,
The" world is a queer old fellow ; j As ydi journey along by hid side, You had better conceal any trouble you feel, If you wont to tickle his pride. No matter how heavy your burden, Don't tell him about it, pray ; fie will only grow colder and shrug his shoulder, And hurriedly walk away. But carefully cover your sorrow, And the world will be your friend ; If only you bury your woes and be meiry, He'll cling to you close to the end. Don't ask him to lift one finger To lighten your burden, because He never will share it ; but slightly bear it And he will be loud with applause. The world is a vain old fellow ; You must laugh at his sallies of wit, No matter how brutal, remonstrance is futile, And irowns will not change him one whit, And since you must journey together Down paths where all mortal feet go, \Vhy. life holds more savour to keep tohi 3 favour, For he's an unmerciful foe.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 298, 12 September 1888, Page 7
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172THE WORLD, Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 298, 12 September 1888, Page 7
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