Where thy fairy feet fall lightly
Ever may their eyes beam brightly,
And those voices meet thine own,
Cherishing its faintest tone.
So will Love and Happiness,
Spirits bright, that reign to bless,
O’er thee wave their magic wand,
Darling little Helen Bond!
Here are two Valentines written upon the same sheet of paper—not for economy’s sake, gentle reader, but to convey an idea that the parties addressed are as they profess to be—one in spirit. The first is inscribed to Mabel Wilmot, and the following is its language.
Mable, dear Mable! pray beware,