Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-04-10
For the Kennsbec Journal.
THE SAILORS COURTSHIP.

My next attempt was Rhoda Ford,
Vhr0ugh Cup1d's trump hailed her,
And thought to take her by the board
So boldly Iassailed her.
But Rhoda knew thing or two,
And skillfully manGuvered,
Till by the wind, she brought me to,
And dropped me far to leeward.
Red haired Eliza, next sought
To offer my addresses,
Until on fire I'd nearly caught
lgniting from her tresses.
Plain, rustic Rose, next deserted,
And tried my best to fetch her,
But homely Rose had too much pride,
To let sailor catch her.
Thus foile l in all attempts to win
My way into their graces,
railed the sex aud thought again
Pd never seek for traces.
BY chance, however, before well
Had setted this decision,
Athwart my hawse, came lovely Nell,
And threatened collision.
Now Nelly was as nice a craft,
As e'er tar was tied to,
And when boarded her, she laughed
And quickly thus replied to,
"The lad who seeks an orphan lass,
To be to her tender,
And who, throughout life's rugged pass
Will cherish and befriend her,
Is worthy of my hearts esteem.
Howe'er by others slighted,
And though 1t may precocicus seem,
My trotn to him is piiyhted."
81 far twas well, but when pressed
My Nellie soon to marry,
She met me with fond caress,
And said she'd rather tarry,
TyntiI aoaip p,l raj,rhursa
My pockets with finances,
Concluding thus, "a 'pienished purse
My marriage state enhances.o
On board a ship of A / class,
A captain was rated;
THIS pleased myself, and Nell, sweet lass,
Was very much elated.
But when were changed the locks ofhair,
The ring. too, broke in token,
She showed such symptoms of despair,
thought her heart was broken
Then down threw into her lap
purse filled with the ready,
Take that" said l, land don your cap,
And make yourselfa lady"
How soon the rhino gave relief
How quick it cured the snuflies!
"lnstantei," turned her m citing grief
10 thoughts Of caps and rufiies.
And then we kissed and parted-I
Again to be a rover,
And Nell to stay vt home and try
Toget another lover.
Nor were her trials long in vain
Though once or twice miscarried,
For while cruised upon the main,
The little iilt got married.
neither raved, nor stamped, nor swore,
When this sad news was brought me,
But careful treasured up in store
The lesson Nell had taught me.
My lassie thus SO well disposed,
Dame fortune soon was smiling,
Next morn the cries OF "there she blows"
My sorrow was beguiling,
We killed and cut and boiled the whale
Till no more oil was needed,
lien spread our canvass to the gaze,
And gaily homeward speeded.
An now the tables turned indeef,
For scarcely had landed,
Ere ON the wings OF gossip's speed
Ihe tldings forth were landed.
A bllet-doux from blooming Nan,
Had found my appellation
"iray Capt. CALI the contents ran,
"im still at the old station"
That eve with benny Kate Imet,
Whilst out 10 take an airing;
She cOurtesied, talked and scrapeG, and Z
Inc passers-by all staring.
Nor failed to hint that time and chance
Had veiled her first objection,
Disgusted ith her oglmg glance
turned fiom its Infection.
Rhoda just called with her regards,
She had not time to dof her bonnet,
Politely gave her my card
With A. N. X. inscribed upon it.
Red haired Eliza next in turn,
Brim full vi pleasant chatter,
She hoped would forgive the burn,
And overlook the matter.
Well. forsave the SINCE got,
And squall that near upset me,
Returned the sack, too, on the spot,
AS honor did direct me.
Plain rustic Rose, so pert before,
Quite charming and delighted,
One evening dropped In at my door
And wished to zee me righted.
"lm quite II joiced to see you WELL
II gives me real pleasure
Hers take my Album" quotn the belle,
"a sonnet At your leisure"
In ,4lte wo ls my answer chimed,
Though on her car it grated,
"Hosa, This visit so i'll timed,
Pd nUt anticipated.
Blta. you called, my bonuy bird,
I'll hUmeward wait upon you,
A1d that accomplished, pledge my word
Thereafter will shun you.D
Rosa this answer could not bide,
Though with good will twas chasteneu -
"Iard hearted, cruel man." she cried,
And out OF doors she fastened.
Thus at last was fairly freed
From maidens ialse caresses,
And ever since has been my creed,
TO ofler no addresses.
TIE girls begin to notice me,
For my eccentric actions,
An deem "a bachelor Pil be
In spite Of their attractions.
SO NAV it be unless perchance,
find one to my wishes,
To such an one will advance,
Aud cast my loaves anu fishes.
Good folk, you would understand
What for u wife I'm seeking,
Here you may have it at your hand,
In plain and honest speaking;
Give me the maid with sterling sense,
Whose bosom glows with innocence,
And warns with true benevolence;
Not bashful in her modcsty,
Yet modest must she ever be.
Let truth and mildness guide her tongue
And cheerlulness inspire her song;
ConteDtment would have her know
Whate'er her lot OF veal or woe.
More only one thing would crave,
That Is good humor she must have.
when such au one will deign with me
To share life's weary burden,
MY heart and hand no longer free,
Shall be her legal guerdon.
Twenty years after tf- .a
ii. +. II. caught Tartar At last.