The Invisible Playmate W. V. her Book & In Memory of W. V.: By William Canton |
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She was a treasure; she was a sweet;
She was the darling of the Army and the Fleet!
She was the darling of the Army and the Fleet!
When—she—smiled
The crews of the line-of-battle ships went wild!
The crews of the line-of-battle ships went wild!
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When—she—cried—
Whole regiments reversed their arms and sighed!
Whole regiments reversed their arms and sighed!
When she was sick, for her sake
The Queen took off her crown and sobbed as if her heart would break.
The Queen took off her crown and sobbed as if her heart would break.
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