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...groaning of the bells. Edgar Allan Poe. THE WIFE'S APPEAL. (Ry permitsion of tlie Author.) O DOK'T go in to-night, John ! Now, husband, don't go in !...wasting should consume, But weekly some new comfort brings To deck our happy room. Then, don't go in to-night ! To see us, John, as then we dress'd, So...

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...When we were courting, few Had arm as strong, or step as firm, Or cheek as red as you. But dri 1 1 k has stolen your strength, John, And paled your cheek...me, John, your wife, What pleasant talk that day we hod Of all our future life. Of how your steady earnings, John, No wasting should consume, But weekly...

...were courting, few Had arm as strong or step as firm Or cheek as red as you : 173 BERNARDO DEL CARPIO. But drink has stolen your strength, John, And paled...To deck our happy room. Then, don't go in to-night I To see us, John, as then we dress'd, So tidy, clean, and neat, Brought out all eyes to follow us...

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...cheek to white ; Has tottering made your once lirm tread, And bowed your manly height. You'll not go m to-night ! You'll not go in ! Think on the day That made me, John, your wife ; What pleasant talk we that day had Of all our future life ; Of how your steady earnings, John, No wasting should consume,...

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...as firm Or cheek as red as you: But drink has stolen your strength , John , And paled your cheek so white , Has tottering made your young firm tread ,...To deck our happy room. Then don't go in to-night. Brought out all eyes to follow us As we went down the street. Ah, little thought our neighbours then,...