Too early, of course! How provoking! I told Ma just how it would be. I might as well have on a wrapper, For there isn't a soul here to see. There! Sue Delaplaine's pew is empty,...
Shine! All right; here y'are, boss! Do it for jest five cents. Get 'em fixed in a minute, That is, 'f nothing perwents. Set your foot right there, sir. Mornin's kinder cold,...
"Yes, I'm here, I suppose you're delighted: You'd heard I was not coming down! Why I've been here a week! 'rather early' I know, but it's horrid in town
Shining patent-leather, Tie of spotless white; Through the muddy weather Rushing 'round till night. Gutters all o'erflowing, Like Niagara Falls; Bless me! this is pleasant,...
"Thank you much obliged, old boy, Yes, it's so; report says true. I'm engaged to Nell Latine What else could a fellow do? Governor was getting fierce;...
Ten o'clock! Well, I'm sure I can't help it! I'm up go away from the door! Now, children, I'll speak to your mother If you pound there like that any more.
"Hey, Johnny McGinnis, where are yez? I've got a place! Arrah, be quick!" Whiz! Boom! "Hooray, there goes a rocket; Hi, Johnny, look out for the shtick!" "Confound it, sir! Those are my feet, sir!"...
The d'butantes are in force to-night, Sweet as their roses, pure as truth; Dreams of beauty in clouds of tulle; Blushing, fair in their guileless youth. Flashing bright glances carelessly...