To his chin, where they dangled a moment, then—fell

On the floor, and the dancers all knew very well

That the words of the song were the sad solemn truth,

And every one pitied the heart-broken youth.

TIM DOLOR’S SONG

While I may sing my song of woe,

Pray sympathize politely,

And if my tears should start to flow

Oh, do not treat them lightly.

There was a time I loved a maid—