Nor longer bid me wait,
But say me “yes” to-night;
Because, by fate
I love you, Kate!—
Oh will you marry me!
[In the above, first rhymes with last, second with second from last, and so on.]
THE DEAD MAN’S LIFE.
(That is, practically dead.)
Day after day have I secretly prayed
From the morn thro’ noon till night