He sent her flowers of gorgeous hue,
He sent her verses lame and few,
And got introduced by a "Supe" he knew.
She in manner was frank and free;
Borrowed his money, drank eau de vie,
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And boxed his ears when they did n't agree.
They had little suppers, tete-a-tete;
They rode out to Chestnut Hill in state;
And as for the term bill - that might wait.
Critical classmates said thereat,
"Not a bad piece of calico that":
Her sister artists, "She's picked up a flat."
At last Miss Blayre's election came
As to the "bill" and "cast" she would name
For her benefit. Then her youthful flame
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