Of "muckers" runs to thee.
Thou'lt be a very noble Pump,
E'en when my lyre is still;
For learned lips shall press the cups
Thy prattling waters fill.
IONODES III. 26.I'VE lived till now a match for girls;
Behold what spoils my bureau shows!
Fans, ribbons, photographs, and curls,
Letters, and bows.
But now these precious souvenirs
Shall serve to feed my hungry fire;
Yet, Venus, grant a victim's tears
One last desire.
Let Chloe feel one little blow -
Yes, just enough to make her smart -
Of that fell shaft which laid so low
My conquered heart!
E. C. P.