Hattie—Do you think he loves her?

Mattie—My dear, I know it. I saw them come out of the study after the last dance, and her hair was a sight!—Williams Purple Cow.

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Sweethearts a la Carte

By Jane Gaites.

Tommy was a butcher,

He had a cutting way.

Johnny was a burglar,

For he stole my heart away.