Of nature’s smiles—my heart is full of strife—

The long, long days without him are so dreary,

And all the bright has faded out of life.

‘Come back, my love, the old sweet tale to tell,

But nevermore to say: “Sweetheart, farewell.”’

William Cowan.


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1st. All communications should be addressed to the ‘Editor, 339 High Street, Edinburgh.’

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