A LETTER FROM HOME[4]
From the Princess Boo-Lally, at Gumbo Goo, South Sea Islands, to Her Brother, Prince Umbobo, a Sophomore at Yale.
BY WALLACE IRWIN
"It is spring, my dear Umbobo,
On the isle of Gumbo Goo,
And your father, King Korobo,
And your mother long for you.
"We had missionaries Monday,
Much the finest of the year—
Our old cook came back last Sunday,
And the stews she makes are dear.
"I've the loveliest string of knuckles
Which dear Father gave to me,
And a pair of shin-bone buckles
Which I so wish you could see.
"You remember Mr. Booloo?
He is coming over soon
With some friends from Unatulu—
We all hope they'll call at noon.
"Mr. Booloo's rather slender,
But we'll fix him up with sage,
And I think he'll be quite tender
For a fellow of his age.
"Genevieve O-loola's marriage
Was arranged so very queer—
Have you read 'The Bishop's Carriage'?
Don't you think it's just too dear?