A RELIC
In a corner of a drawer, , I found it hid away ; But what 'twas put there for I could not, could not say — I thought, and thought, *nd thoughtj But thinking never brought Of meni'ry back one ray. hard and stiff with ago, And folded fiat and small ; .Could I but mern'ry page Turn back, and thus recallYet, stay ! A sudden gleam Of light! Ah, joy supreme ! I now can see it all ! Yes, clear I view the scene, 'Twas Mrs Greathop's ball And I, with Emeline, • Wds sitting in the hall : 'Twas twenty years ago— How time does onward flotr 1 Yes, aixty-five'slate fall. Tn a niche's quiet shade, Fierce unrequited love, To Emeline I made And stole away her glovo Which she by chance let fall Close by the staircase hall, As she went up above. Yes, this is it. Yet, no : Is it a glove at all ? Can kid to sheepskin grow, And this I sheepskin call? ,' What's this? I am a fool 1 " Last baseball match at bchool The cover of the ball."
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Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2236, 6 November 1886, Page 1 (Supplement)
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179A RELIC Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2236, 6 November 1886, Page 1 (Supplement)
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