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A Selection from the Works of Frederick Locker

With illustrations by Richard Doyle

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II. A KIND PROVIDENCE.

He dropt a tear on Susan's bier,
He seemed a most despairing swain;
But bluer sky brought newer tie,
And—would he wish her back again?

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The moments fly, and, when we die,
Will Philly Thistletop complain?
She'll cry and sigh, and—dry her eye,
And let herself be wooed again.