Of that spinster householder martyr's crown,
O, never shall perish the story:
Her friends paid her taxes, she had the renown—
Thus we leave her alone in her glory!
J. MCGRIGOR ALLAN.
All the above are from Truth, July 31, 1884.
THE MURDER OF A BEETHOVEN SONATA.
(Executed by Miss——)
SUCH a strum was heard—not a single right note,
When to make you play every one worried;