THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE EXPRESSED DIFFERENTLY.

"Well, good-bye for the present, Dearest! I hope you'll be quite well and strong when I can next come and see you."

"Oh, I hope I shall be well and strong enough to be away before that!"


IN SHEER DELIGHT.

(A Surrey Rondel.)

In sheer delight I sing the country's praise.

The town no longer takes me day or night.