Just to hear the old ripple of Cooranbean crick,

And the rustle of corn in the field.

And “Her Letter” came back:

You mind the moss rose that grew over our gate,

Our old gate where we whispered “Good-bye”?

Oh, how often I go there and wonder if Fate

Has one blessing a girl’s wish could buy—

I am wearin’ a bunch in your favourite dress,

With the flounces and streamers of blue,

And though p’r’aps it is silly, I have to confess