“And were he everything to which I’ve listened;
Though he were ugly, awkward (and he isn’t)—
Poor, low-born, and destitute of ‘go,’
He is worth loving, for I love him so!”
Punch.
CONVERSATIONAL
“HOW’S your father?” came the whisper,
Bashful Ned the silence breaking;
“Oh, he’s nicely,” Annie murmured,
Smilingly the question taking.