He bought the thing and paid the shopman's price,

And hurried off to make the sacrifice.

'Is it for me? You dear, dear generous boy.

How sweet of you. I'll wear it in my dress.

When you're beside me life is such a joy,

You bring the sun to solitariness.'

She brushed his jacket with a light caress,

His arms went round her fast, she yielded meek;

He had the happiness to kiss her cheek.

'My dear, my dear.' 'My very dear, my Jim,