As there's many I've promised I would then invite,

Who, neglected, would feel very sore.

I should next week have liked, but had rather a fear

That with washing or baking it might interfere,

So we'll make it the day you wished for."

She had scarcely said this,

When a good hearty kiss

Flew plump on her lips ripe as cherry;

While an arm round her waist

At the moment was placed,—