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