Gideon's Band: A Tale of the Mississippi

by George Washington Cable

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Come, smilin' 'Lindy Lowe, how kin you treat me so?

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Come, smilin' 'Lindy Lowe, whah de sweet pussimmon grow

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Come, smilin' 'Lindy Lowe, de steam-kyahs runs too slow,

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Come, smilin' 'Lindy Lowe, whah de blue pon'-lily grow,

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Come, smilin' 'Lindy Lowe, O don't you tell me no!