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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
nAhnAtNEl HARGAlNhl
The Q Of Poetry.

The poetic crisis seems TO have de-
yeloped in Memphis, aud she is blessed
by gentle inspirations where lately
blasted by disease. The fervor Of
composition has for some time been
giving evidence of the existence in the
bowels Of the literary world beneath
and about this town, bubbling out
occasionally the warm lava Of divine
aflatus, suffused itself until, with
gathering force, it has swept fully upon
us in the publication ofthe worksof an
humble carpenter, honorably retired
rom labor by reason Of i'll health. In
the quietude Of his country cottage, left
without disturbing influences, he has
communed with himself until the
lucubrations take the form Of a neatly
printed pamphlet, dedicated to an old
friend, and commended in a short
preface to this people. No man, be
he poet or not, will deny Mr.. HolA-
ham, proposition as to the blessings of
a good wife, nor will any one fail TO
observe the naivete Of lis style, the
sly ROBUSTNESS of his humor, or his
peculiar and highly original SMILES as
of the increase in happy families-the
good wife doubling up her people-the
gentle lake enlarged upon the little
stream that has had a fall so precipi-
tate, dashiDg its sparkling waters into
spray, losing nothing, but gathering
every drop as it trickles to the bed Of
a larger body beneath the glittering
cascade. There is truth and fancy
gracefully interviewer, the skein of.
truth only setting forth more softly
and gratefully the ripplings and glim-
merings Of fancy, All must commend
the good wife and approve ofthe Irish
potato, now as truly emblematic Of the
authors native land, almost as the.
shamrock or thistle but it must be
noted also that this writer, so tender
in general, is unnatural in his antip-
athy for the Israelites. His bias is
patent, too, in the imaginative exam
pies given, which go to prove that the
Jew is most thrifty-gives employ
ment to those he outstrips in business,
and puts to more practical use his
schooling than the American boy. 1t
would appear that if this race is so
perfect in business affairs as indicated
in thislittle book, then the devil, with
whom Mr.. II. leaves them to discuss
their destination after death, would
hold a very dim light to the jew and,
if those trading qualities, so wildly
described, can be put in operation ON
the other side of the Lethean food, we
fear that the author and generally the
Christian race must take a hack seat
at last.
As to Mr.. Holahan's metrical rules
it may be well to remain silent, be-
cause all will agree that any mar may
dress his poems in garbs free from the
rigidity of feet and rhythm, if he so
chooses. lrregularity in measure and
rhythm sometimes give more freshness,
vigor, and daring glory-as in these
poems than is usually attained by
the more solemn and steady. going
poets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
Fresh Oysters and Celery,
received daily per express.
VICTOR D. FUCHS,
30 and Al Jefferson. 2
PhiGer's Phnte.

Some two or three months ago a de-
generated General and once gallant
soldier, General Phifer by name, was
sent to the Island for two hundred
days, being drunk and using obscene
language, and through mistake was
released. He came back to the city,
but discovered the police we're looking
for him, and departed. Last night he
was found beastly drunk again, and
lodged in the calaboose. The old
charge was remembered, and he was
sent down for twenty days,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
SELLING
At COST.
WIN. FRANK & co.
Buy Pitcher Pumps of Browne.
LeVee Thieves.

LeVee Thieves.
A levee thief was sent to the Island
from the Police Court this forenoon.
He was discovered by a mate of one
of the boats sitting on an apple barrel
and quietly engaged in kicking in the
head of it with his heels. In his
hands he held a handkerchief, in
which a quart or so of potatoes we're
tied up. This darky is only one of a
large gang who carry on a regular
system Of petty thieyery among the
freight on the levee. One OF their
schemes is to lean up against a pile of
corn or coffee sacks, cut a hole with a
knife and catch the grain in a capa-
cious coat pocket as it pours out; or
the head Of barrel is kicked in as if
by accident, and the crowd which
collects succeed in pockcting half the
contents before it is discovered bythc
Waterman. A great deal of cotton is
also distracted from bales by these
low thieves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Park Place Saloon and Restaurant,
Nos, "a and IS North Court street,
H. W. Goette q Co., proprietors.
Finest Liquors, Wines and Cigars
Meal tickets at reasonable rates. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

silver Moon Yeast Powder
manufactured by US nt home aud
known 90 be absolutely pure and
free from all aduIterRfiORs. and
full strength.
45t Oliver, EinnIe a. Go.
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Cotton Men Excited.

A white man and a darby locked
horns near the Cotton Exchange to-
day, the latter coming off second best.
A crowd Of cotton dealers, awaiting
dispatches at the Exchange, rushed to
the scene and gazed intently until the
frolic ended.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
LEDGER LIgEs.

Rawness in the air.
Shoemakers see want column.
See two.story frame for rent.
Cracker meal. Lytle & Shields.
Oysters every style. Crystal Palace.
This is our first real touch of win
ter.
Headlight oil, 25c per gallon. S. L,
Moore & Co.
Thanksgiving turkey time comes cf
next week.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 282
Main street.
Full cream cheese aud creamery
butter, at S L. Moore & Co.'S.
From 50 to ~ was yesterdays TEN.
perature.
Kings solf-riSing buckwhoat -four.
for sale by Lyle & Shields.
Telephone Fred Morti, 6i5 Shelby
Tor choice groceries and fresh oysters,
Sloppy roadways will check the
wagon movement for a few days.
Finest parched coffee, at zoe per ID,
at s. j. Moore & Co.'S.
The surface Of the river is lumpy
to-day and was equally SO yesterday.
Coal oil zoe per gallon, at s. L
Moore 4 Cos.
A carload Of choice Gennettiu apples
very low. Ike A. Chase, 22O Front.
Tomorrow is the twenty. third Sun
day after Trinity, and the 32ith day
Of the year.
The sale Of seats for the Comlcy-
opera party commences Tues
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
IMPORTED CIGARS.
Fresh, Rich and Oily, In Endless Variety
At
LsAMELSON e. CO.,
Opposite Peabody Hotel.
To Parents and Guardians.

To Parents and Guardians.
| have a large stock Of hats and caps
for boys Of all ages from the baby's to
the young mans. These goods are
especially adapted to our peculiar eli
mate and were bought with great care
and at net cash prices. / am enabled
thereby to offer the same to the public
at rock bottom prices. | have a large
stock of boys school caps with ear
tabs for 50 cents; also gents dress silk
hats, derbys of laSest styles and best
makes. S%tetsoD's fine hats. Call at
2l9 Main street.
Martin Cohen, The Halter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

The KsrAhner improved Water
Elevator viii destroy all impura
lilies ia Cisterns, whether from
being siagnnnt or infested with
w1ggIetaiIs. Physicians and SAN
itarians use and recommend Il.
Made by
KENEESAW MFG CO..
81 Madison street. TX
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
The Strangers Church Of Menu
i'ay phis.

phis.
Rev. Mr.. Long will preach to the
young ladies at the Strangers Church
tomorrow night and the young men
will be likely to absent themselves on
that account. The ladies ofthe church
are making an effort to buy an organ,
which is much needed, and it is un-
derstood that the collection taken to-
morrow night will be added to the
organ fund. Every nickel helps, and
when the many contribute it counts
up rapidly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
NOTICES.


Grace Church-Rev. Edgar Organ,
Rector. Services at II am. and 1880
pm. Sunday. school at $3.50 I'm.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
Court street-Service II a IN. and 7.3d
pm. Special services during the
week at $3.50 pm. H.A.Jones, pastor.
Preaching at Central Methodist
Church, Union street, Sunday at II
am. and z pm. by the pastor, j. II,
Evans.
First Presbyterian Church, corner
Third and Poplar streets-Services at
Ii a m. and 7:30 pm. by Rev. Eugene
Daniel, pastor.
Linden Street Christian Church
Sunday-school at 9 am; Lords sup
per at 1890 am; preaching at IL am
and 1880 pm. j. NJ. Tribe, pastor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

IHenryLuehrmann's ladies' and
gents Oyster parIOrs are now
open for the season. At
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Use the SolErising Buckwheat,
which is prepared I'm nemphis. IL Is
the very best that can be made. For
sale by ali retail grOcers. 46t
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Dressed Turkeys and Chickens.
ALBERT SERSSEL'B MARKET,
1874 Main street. 90
Fresh audi Niee.

Self-Fising Buckwheat, Plain N. Y.
State Buckwheat, new Molasses, extra
fine Syrup, Creamery Butter, Atmore
Minco Meat, Sweet Cider.
65f BUcKHAM & CAMPBELL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Beif'rising Buckwheat, prepared in
Memphis, from the very best New
York State Buckwheat. For sale by
NIL retail grOcers. I5t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Fresh Spare Ribs aud fresh
Fork Hams. Also kettle rem
dered Lard at JOhn Reid's, 1868
Front street. cit
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Drs. Kimbro & Gabbert would say
to their patrons that they have re-
ceiyed pure vaccine matter. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

One Halls combination safe, large
size; double doors. Apply to
J. R. MCDONALD & Co.,
80 237 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Fresh Spare Ribs aud fresh
Poik Hams. Als0 kettle ren.
dered lard AT John ReId's. $3.50
Front street. 67f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Silver Noon, Royal, Steel d.
Prices and Durkee's Yeast Pow
ders, all pure, Oliver, Fnnie d
60. 45t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

HenryLuehrmann's ladies' and
gents oyster parIOrs are now
open for the season. 42t
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no the IAdIesi

Cut Jet Beads for making chain
Just received at the Jet Palace.
Also
A large selection Of Jet Bracelets
some for deep mourning.
Also
A fine line Of Onyx and Jet Goods.
Call at the Jet Palace. 49t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Leave orders at Madison street
Market, No. 20 Madison street,
for fresh Meats Of all kinds for
Sunday dinner. SO ,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

seICrising Buckwheat. Always
ready for use; no failures; can make
delicious cakes in i've minutes. For
sale by all retail gFOcers. 45t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
DE-. A. Goldstein.

Dr. A. GOldstein,
The celebrated Optician, can suit your
eyes skillfully with the best quality of
Spectacles. Call at his Office, No. N3s
Main street, upstairs, and be con
WINGED. 68+
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Buy Gas Fixtures Of Browne.
PUBLIC LEDGER job printing Office
and book bindery, 13 Madison.
No A1Ianfa FxDoaition

To Atlanta Exposition
$500. For Only 5000.
On Tuesday, Nov. 22d, excursion
tickets will be sold by the Memphis &
Charleston railroad to Atlanta, limit
ed to a continuous passage in both d.
rections, and allowing three days in
Atlanta, at 50 for the round trip.
Tickets only good on train leaving
Memphis at II o'clock pm.
Everybody can afford to visit the
Exposition at such low rates. Do not
allow tho opportunity TO pass. Get
tickets at 278 Main street, or NJ. & @.
T. S. DAvANT,
81 SO Assistant Gen'l Pass. Ag't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

HenFyLGehrmann's ladies' and
gents Oyster parlOrs are now
open for IlRe season. at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Fine wines, liquors and cigars. Mrs.
Cicalla, - Jefferson street. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Ladies'B Beaver, Felt Straw, Chip and Leg
horn Hats reshaped. Goodyear, $50 2nd,
70
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Corner Main and Poplar.
Rubbers! Rubbers! Rubbers
For Gents, Ladies' and Misses,
at lower figures than heretofore.
KAHN d FREIBERG,
Corner sIaIn and Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

New BuCkwheat, Creamery Butter,
Pure Sugar Syrup, Maple Syrup.
Oliver, Flnnie & Co
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Jet Palace /!
FEME JEW W. LRY
AND DIAMONDS
AT ASTONISHING LOW PRICES.


Novelties in Genuine Diamond Goods
-as Lacepins, Fer rings, Rings, Loekets,
Novelties in solid Gold JeweIry- as
Sets, Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Studs,
etc.
Novelties in Plated JewAIry -especi.
ally Bracelets. We claim to have the finest
selection. at lowest prices.
OPTICAL GOOO8-A dne stock Ct
Spectacles and Eye glasses to suit every
body. Genuine Pebbles. Su oked, Blue and
Green Glasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors.
A large atOel of real Onyx and n
Jet foods, Celluloid, Rubber and Ivory
Goods, Silver Jewolry.
WATCHEG-Badfes' and Gents. In
Gold and silver.
Fine slOca OF lvOry-hnndle Walking
Canes aad 1ther Fancy Canes.
Materials for Matchmaker and Jew
elers. Country orders solicited.
Being your Watches anu Clocks and
have them Repaired by excellent Watch
makers
JeWeIry made to order aud repaired
by frst-clsss Jewellers.
Call M Our New Store and examine
the beautiful stock.
p8-REMEMBER, LOW PRICESl
IA. NJ 60 co
JET PALACE,
2Ss RAiN STREET, Clay Building
5Sf
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Oatmeal, Cracked Wheat, Gra,
ham Flour, New York State Buck
wheat. Oliver, FinnIe e. Co. 45t
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REMOVED.

Since the fire L have opened my
BarbershOP at No. s West Court
street. between Main and Front
Row. III. q. uAMPE, 60
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Assisted by the charming young prina donna,
LAURA BELLINI and FREQ QUICKEN.
re- Change Of Programme Each Night. ga
Price Of Admission-Dress Circle and Par
quet, 81 25; Family Circle, 50 cents; Balcony,
Is cents.
Box Office at 7 J accARTHY's. 2ss Main
street. 81 II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Fresh oysters in every style at Mrs
Ciealla's, ID Jefferson street. 81
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#, FransiOli, 2O2 Front, receives
shell Oysters daily by express.
18t
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smoke a Fnil iEoOh Cigar, my
friend and brother,
And we are sure you'll try au-
other.
LsAMELSON a co,
Opposite Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19

Use seIf;riSing BuckwheAI. 45t
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nso story frame house on the corner Elliott
4 and DcSoto street. Apply tow fMABN-
DER. ~ Manison street. $3.50
ONE larre room suitable for two gentlemen.
~ Also a hall room in a pIlyato family where
there are no ether boardors. Five minutes walk
from pott0aico Call on falcsman No "A. at
i Loacustein Bros. retsil dcpaatmen'. e9t
$40 gentlemen, two furnished rooms, first
foor; one as front room; adams 81 bet.
"a and 4 b. Address 2oi, Postotce. 6 70
TWO new stores in Porter block, Monroe
street. between Main and Second streets.
Three stores on Second street, near Union,
Nos SOS, e3tend 800. For terms apply 10
81 WV GOODWIN, IS Madison II.
DIAK0s AND ORGANs-Both new and
second-h hand the latter in thorough repair.
EWlTZMANN CT,
7ei 2s and 2S Second street.
CTORFHoUsE No. A7 Main, near Union.
- Apply 10 GEORaE b PETERS, Jr,
III Corner Madison and Second street.
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oliver, FInnIo q 90.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-28

bomb exploded, throwing his coat
tails over his head and filing his eyes
with dust. Murder! I'm shot"
cried the cop, swinging his club about
wildly, giving an additional black eye
to bum, who had got out to see
what was the matter. In the confn-
sion the conspirators escaped, greatly
to the disappointment Of the rest OF
the league, who wanted them arrest
ed in faithful pursuance Of the plan
they we're initiating. They werejeer-
ed by their brother nihilists, who said
they couldn't play "kill the car
worth cent.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-28
YOUNG NIHILISTS.
CINCINNATI SATURDAY. Night.


Some Columbia boys who had read
about the nihilists blowing up the EN-
peror Nicholas, wanted to play some
thing of the sort themselves, being
actuated by that spirit of imitation
which all boys have, thought it more
frequently developed in initiating
what is wrong than what is right. :
They hit upon the policeman of that
beat to represent the Car, he being
the most arbitrary ruler that they
knew. He had often interfered with
their sports, particularly on Sunday
afternoons, contiscating their marbles
and se-ball clubs. Then he had
run them away from the ball door and
windows when show was going on,
despot that he was, showing that ne
was the enemy of progress, ready at
any time to trample their liberties
under his feet. Several of them could
tell how he had been the wicked
means of banishing their fathers and
brothers to the Siberia of the work
house. "Look. too, at the way he
stole Polandm cried a boy excltedly,
at one of their nocturnal meetings in
a deserted smoke-nouse.
"What Poland ?" the chairman
asked,
"Why. our Poland rooster"
"Then they all cried with one voice,
'.He must de-i!''
How to accomplish the destruction
? of the czar-cOb was q matter OF con-
. siderable deliberation. They wanted
S to follow the manner of the affair in
0 st. Petersburg as closely as possible
e so they determined to blow him up as
he was riding from the station-houst
e In the Black Maria, surrounded by
J. body-g guard of buns and Migrants
/, bound for the police court. The,
cast lots to see who should undertake
)" the perilous task, and the two lad
upon whom the work fell, provlde'
themselves each with cannon lire
y cracker, and, on themorning appoint
l. ed, stationed themselves where tn
Black Maria was to come, and await
70 ed the coming of the despot. On til
B. NJ. came, and as itreached the firs
IN conspirator, there was an expioslo
ut that lifted the hind wheels of the W
ne hiele until the driver stood on n
N head. The cop rolled into the stree
}. with a wild whoop, when the secon
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-28


In the early days Of Indiana, one
Of the senators was o good-natnred
giant named George Boone. When
he stood up his height attracted at
tention, for he measured nearly seven
feet. IF he made gesture his hands
were noted as the largest ever seen
in the state. Butt was his feet that
amazed his colleagues.
When about Is, young Boone de-
cided he would call on neighbor,
who lived few miles off. Sally, the
neighbours daughter, was large and
pretty, and the youthful giant thought
she would make him a suitable wife.
1t was late in the fall, though too
early to put on shoes, so that he star
ted barefoot. His best butternut
colored suit had been made some SIX
months before, and was much too
small for him. The pantaloons just
reached below the knees, while the
coat stretched as tight over his body
as an eel-skin dried on hoop-pole.
After wading creeks and muddy
bottoms the would-be sparker arrived
at the neighbours hut just as the fam
ilv were sitting down to a supper o.
mush and milk. Being invited tt
draw up, he sat down alongside o.
Sally. The old lady offered him
large bowl, which he stretched foltl
his hand to take. Not making suffi-
Gent allowance for the size OF hi
hand, he struck the big milk pitcher
out went the milk over the table, ant
out went Sally from the room roarin!
with laughter.
The old lady kindly remarked 81
will rub out when it dries;' but tn
youth knew that he was already rub
bed out, so far as Sally was concerned
He saw no more of her. The clocl
r struck ten.
\ "Mr, Boone asked the old lady
!. "won't you wash your feet and go t
r bed ~
Eyes, ma'am."
\ "Here's an iron pot; it is tn onl
y thing have, that'll do"
4 The pot proved too small for n
. feet to enter, except by sliding cher
- in sideways. When in, they swelle
so much that he could not get tllel
i, out. The pain was intense. AS tn
= clock struck II, the old lady asked
!, ..Mr. Boone, are you not throug
~ washing your feet p
- "What does this pot cost I" h
F., roared: 81 must break it."
"A dollar"
Bring me the axe
D. Breaking the pot in pieces, he hal
ded the old lady a. dollar, opened tt
door and started for home. Sever
y years after he met Sally alta huskin
As soon as she saw him she burst o
laughing.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-28
A LESSON FOR MAMMA.
~ SYDNEY pAyar IL ST. NICHOLAS

opear Mamma If you could be
A tiny little girl like me,
And your mamma, you would see
How nice I'd be to you.
I'd always let you have your way
I'd never frown at you and say
You are behaving i'll to-day
Such conduct would not DO.
''i'd always give you jelly cake
For breakfast, and I'd never shake
Nv head, and say you must not take
So very large slice
I'd never say; Ny dear, | trust
Yon will not make me say you must
Eat mp your oatmeal or The crust
Yon'll ind is very nice.
I'D buy You candy every dag;
ia 20 down town with you and say
wha. would my darling like Z You may
Have anything you see.
I'd never say: Ny pet, you know
'Tis bad for health and teeth, aud so
cannotlet you have II. No
II wouldbc wrong in me.
nAnd every day I'd let You wear
Yonrnicest dress, and never care
FIT should get great big tear;
I'll only say to you
Nv precious treasure, never mind,
For little clothes apiH tear, ] find.
Now, Mamma, wouldn't that be kind
That's just what fshould do.
I'D never say Well, just aJew
ia Let you stop your lessons, too;
I'd say. They are TOO hard for you,
Poor child, to understand.
ia nut the books and states away
You shouldn't do a thing but play,
Aud have party every day.
Ah.lh, wouldn't that be grand
But, Mamma dear, you cannot grow
Into little girl, you know,
And can't he your mamma 80
The only thing to do,
Is Just for you TO try and see
How very. ue,ynice 'twould be
For you to do all this for me-
Now, Mamma, couldn't yon ;!