Rely upon my means and taste,

And some day you shall have the waist,

The waist for which you long.”

She murmured “But it takes so long,

To get results—I mean.”

Oh, what a cruel waste is that

That makes a person short and fat

Who would be long and lean.

JUST as we were going to press with this page we were fortunate enough to discover another rymbel by Mr. Herford which, though it displays a note almost of inconstancy in his nature, is gladly published below.

“ON REVIENT TOUJOURS À SON PREMIER AMOUR”